The initiative, kicking off from Nizamuddin in Delhi on Tuesday under the guidance of BJP National President JP Nadda, seeks to ensure that poor Muslim families can celebrate the festival without hardship.
Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Princess Noura bint Bandar bin Mohammed Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.
"Some say if you're so scared, you should not offer namaz and stay indoors. They say just like we have covered our mosques, we must cover ourselves also, or else stay indoors," Owaisi said while addressing a gathering at Chowk-e-Masjid in Telangana's Hyderabad.
Posting his appeal on Facebook, Rehman wrote, "I request everyone that the holy month of Ramzan Sharif is going on, and tomorrow is Friday. It is also the festival of Holi. I request the Muslim brothers to offer prayers at the nearest mosque and avoid going to a place where colours are throw
In Uttar Pradesh, following a decision by the local administration, several mosques were covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the Holi festival. The move aims to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain communal harmony during the celebrations.
In Uttar Pradesh, following a decision by the local administration, several mosques were covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the Holi festival. The move aims to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain communal harmony during the celebrations.
In view of Holi and Friday namaz falling on the same day, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ketakee Singh appealed Muslims to offer Friday namaz in their homes and still if they want to offer it in mosques then they should not cry foul if they get impacted by colour.
In a self-made video, Rashidi said, "Targeting Muslims and issuing orders in the name of mosques is unconstitutional. This is a conspiracy to weaken Muslims and encourage hooligans. I condemn this."
Janata Dal (United) leader Abhishek Jha on Thursday criticized the directive to cover mosques during Holi, calling it an unfortunate move that would create unnecessary controversy in an election year.
Earlier, Darbhanga Municipal Corporation Mayor Anjum Ara made a controversial statement on Tuesday after the peace committee meeting that due to Friday prayers, playing Holi should be banned between 12.30 pm and 2 pm (on Holi day). The mayor emphasized that the two-hour break would ensure th