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Amarinder pays homage to Guru Arjan Dev

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh paid tributes to fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev on his death anniversary today. In a message, the chief minister urged people to follow Guru Arjan Dev's ideals of humanity, secularism and universal brotherhood, whose relevance had remained unwavering through the ages. He said that the Guru's supreme sacrifice was a perpetual source of inspiration for mankind and his spiritual philosophy would continue to guide humanity on the path of 'dharma' (righteousness). His contribution to compilation of Adi Sri Guru Granth Sahib and construction of Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar will always be remembered by one and all, Singh said. He said the values enshrined in this holy scripture and place remained deeply embedded in the psyche of the people.

Eid celebrated with fervour across India (Roundup)

Millions of people across the country on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with fervour and gaiety as President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the citizens joy and harmony.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in Tamil Nadu

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Saturday with the usual fervour and gaeity.

Delhi marks Eid with fervour and gaiety

Muslims across the national capital on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with fervour and gaiety while top political leaders shared greetings and offered namaz at the Parliament Street mosque.

Politicos extend Eid greetings, urge peace and prosperity

With Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated across India today, a number of political leaders extended their greetings to the people of the country.Former Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad offered prayers at a mosque here on Parliament Street on the occasion of the Muslim festival."Eid is an occasion to celebrate happiness and we should all do I wish all my brothers and sisters on this joyous occasion," Ansari told ANI.Azad, too, extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion."May our nation prosper and develop. Everyone should spread the message of peace. I pray to Allah to change that may there be love among us all and not hatred. I pray for the people of Kashmir, for their happiness and peace," he said.Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu also extended his wishes to the people."I wish all my brothers and sisters on this holy and joyous occasion. I hope that everybody spreads the message of peace on this beautiful festival," he ...

Maharashtra celebrates Eid with joy and religious fervour

Lakhs of Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the 30-day rigorous fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, with joy and religious fervour in Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra on Saturday.

Does loving Hindus mean hating Muslims, asks Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said those who accuse her of appeasing Muslims are friends of neither the Hindus nor the Muslims. "Some accuse me of (doing) Muslim appeasement. My question to them is whether loving Hindus means you have to hate Muslims. I respect and love all communities and religion. This country belongs to everybody," she said. "Those who say I appease Muslims are friends of neither the Hindus nor the Muslims," Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said while addressing a special prayer gathering on Red Road here to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. The BJP and some other organisations have been charging Banerjee with appeasement of Muslims for political reasons. The chief minister said it was due to her protest that the Niti Aayog meeting which was earlier scheduled for today was changed to tomorrow. "My question to the Central government officials is whether they are not aware that Eid is scheduled to be celebrated on June 16. Why the Niti ..

Muslim community celebrate Eid with fervour in Nagaland

The Muslim community in Nagaland today celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr by offering namaz at Eidgahs in Kohima and Dimapur districts. They also gave alms to the poor and exchanged gifts with their near and dear ones on the occasion of the festival, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramzan. People of the Muslim community gathered at the Local Ground here to offer prayers. Extending his greetings on the occasion, Nagaland Governor P B Acharya hoped that the occasion will usher in good will and harmony and strengthen the values of composite society everywhere. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the Holy Month of Ramzan, the month of prayers, blessings and forgiveness, the governor said in his message. It reminds every member of the community their obligations and responsibilities towards other members of the society, especially the poor and downtrodden for peaceful coexistence and equitable progress of the state and the nation, he stated.

Pakistan marks Eid with religious zeal, fervour

Pakistan on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal and fervour.

Nitish extends Eid greetings to people

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today joined devotees in offering prayer at Gandhi Maidan here on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and prayed for peace and prosperity of the state. Kumar embraced, hugged and shook hands with the devotees and extended Eid greetings to them, an official release said. After reaching Gandhi Maidan, Kumar met Imam Idain Hazrat Maulana Mahsud Ahmad Qadri Nadwi and greeted him. "People observe roza in the holy month of Ramzan. I extend greetings to all Namazis including Muslim brothers and sisters on Eid. Eid symbolises brotherhood, love, peace and communal harmony. We all should strive hard to take the society, state and the nation forward," Kumar told reporters here. At a prayer at the Gandhi Maidan here, Mahmud Alam, former Idain Committee sadar, honoured the chief minister by offering him a skull cap and a safa, the release said. Later, he had sewai (vermicelli) with the children. Kumar visited Khanqah Mujibia at Phulwarisharif and took ...

Trump, Melania wish Muslims on Eid

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have extended Eid greetings to Muslims around the world.

Eid celebrated across Uttar Pradesh

Muslims across Uttar Pradesh celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday with traditional fervour.

Eid celebrated in Tamil Nadu

Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr in Tamil Nadu with usual fervour, with special prayers among others marking the day. Prayers were offered across various mosques as well as designated prayer spots in different cities of the state such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Vellore and elsewhere. People exchanged pleasantries and greeted each other on the occasion. State leaders including Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and DMK leader MK Stalin among others extended their festive greetings. "Eid-ul-Fitr brings to a close the month of Ramadan. It is a festival of merriment and joy. On this happy occasion let us practise tolerance towards fellow citizens and promote communal harmony in society by adopting the path of prayer, kindness and generosity," Purohit said in his message. Palaniswami said following the footsteps of late chief minister "Amma" (Jayalalithaa), his government had this year distributed 5,145 tonnes of rice to over 3,000 ...

Gaiety marks Eid-ul-Fitr in Telangana

Muslims across Telangana celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour and gaiety on Saturday.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kolkata

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in Kolkata today with special prayers at mosques by the devout and exchange of greetings among friends and family members. Thousands of Muslims assembled at the biggest congregation on the Red Road (Indira Gandhi Sarani) here to offer special prayers on the occasion, which marks the end of month-long Ramzan. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the special prayer on Red Road and wished everybody a happy Eid-ul-Fitr. "May this Eid bring happiness and endless blessings from the Almighty. Eid Mubarak," Banerjee wrote on her Twitter handle yesterday. Muslims from all walks of life assembled at mosques and eidgahs to offer Eid prayers as thanksgiving for the month-long fasting of Ramzan. The festival was observed in a big way at Nakhoda mosque and Tipu Sultan mosque in the city. People were seen exchanging greetings and gifts and giving alms to the needy who had gathered around the mosques and eidgahs. Markets in various ...

Kovind, Modi, Rahul greet nation on Eid

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of Eid, praying that it should usher goodwill and harmony.

Soon, there could be a blockchain-based religion

Cryptocurrency may be still on the boundaries of legality but the blockchain technology behind it is seeing far more acceptance with the latest being religion.Former CEO of cryptocurrency company Augur, Matt Liston, and artist Avery Singer reportedly collaborated to found a blockchain-based religion called 0xO (Zero Ex Omega), TheNextWeb reported.Zero Ex Omega is explained as a consensus network based structure for religious belief and ritual. It will use mindsharing and individual interaction with a religious structure where the structure itself is god.If this becomes mainstream, it will probably be the first instance of decentralization of God.

Chandrababu Naidu joins Muslims in Eid prayers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday joined Muslims in offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.

Pres Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Eid-ul-Fitr

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Taking to his Twitter handle, President Kovind wished for joy and mutual goodwill among the people of the nation."Id Mubarak and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. May this happy occasion bring joy to your families and foster fraternity, understanding and mutual goodwill in our shared society," President Kovind Tweeted.The Prime Minister also sent his warm greetings to the people through his social media handle on the day and wished for strong bond of unity and harmony in the society."Eid Mubarak! May this day deepen the bonds of unity and harmony in our society," he tweeted.Meanwhile, people offered Namaz at the various place of the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state Congress president Kamal Nath were spotted together at Bhopal's ...

Spoke about Sanghi terror, not Hindu terror: Digvijaya Singh

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday clarified that he has always used the term "Sanghi terrorism" and never "Hindu terrorism.""You have wrong information that Digvijaya Singh used the term 'Hindu terrorism.' I have always used the term 'Sanghi terrorism," the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister told the media here."No terror activity can be defined on the basis of religion. No religion can be a supporter of terrorism," Singh added.Further, reinforcing his stand on "Sanghi terror," Singh noted, "Bomb blasts were executed by people influenced by Sangh ideology, be it Malegaon blast, Mecca Masjid blast, blast in Samjhauta express or Dargah Sharif."Accusing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of propagating violence, Singh said, "This outfit which propagates violence and hatred, further propagates terrorism."However, the use of "Sanghi terror" by Singh rubbed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) the wrong way as according to them, the comments might hurt the sentiments of the ones ...