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Jamiat urges Muslims to strictly follow guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha
On Eid ul-Azha, Muslims across the globe offer a sacrifice of animals as permitted by law in their respective countries. Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on June 26 urged Muslims to strictly follow government guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha and not to share pictures … Read more
Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: As Saudi Arabia awaits the moon sighting, India gears up for celebrations
Eid-ul-Fitr is a major religious holiday that marks the conclusion of Ramadan. Eid is a religious holiday observed by Muslims around the world, after the holy month of fasting. The celebrations commemorate the end of fasting that takes place for 30 days from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadan. Although Eid is determined … Read more
Eid Al Fitr 2022: Importance, significance and moon sighting
Eid Al Fitr 2022: Muslims around the are observing fast, prayer and spiritual reflection. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam- which is a fundamental practice that is considered obligatory for Muslims. Ramadan falls approximately10 days early each year in the Gregorian calendar as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of … Read more
Sustainable fashion: Leather is not the villain it is made out to be
Leather and sustainability appear to be opposites only if one’s view is skin-deep. (Image: Aranyani) By Aravind Balasubramanya, Festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi are around the corner. And around the corner from there are Eid and Diwali. What better excuse than the festive season to let out the shopper in you and enjoy some pandemic-free … Read more
Shia leaders split over J&K’s Muharram call
The Jammu and The Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to allow a procession on Muharram in the Srinagar city centre Lal Chowk, almost after 30 years, has triggered a contentious reaction from leaders within the Shia community. People’s Conference leader Imran Reza Ansari has welcomed the government’s decision and urged other Shia leaders to join … Read more