In Kathmandu, a large number of worshippers congregated at the Kashmiri Mosque near Ghantaghar to perform namaz. Similar gatherings took place in mosques nationwide as they observed the religious occasion.
Veteran actor Annu Kapoor welcomed the Union Home Ministry's directive mandating the singing of all six verses of Vande Mataram before the national anthem, calling it a "wonderful decision".
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday defended the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner's order regulating donations during Ramadan, saying it was issued after consultations with Muslim community leaders to prevent fake NGOs from collecting money.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on Friday criticised the film 'The Kerala Story 2', alleging that the entertainment sector, once a platform to highlight social issues, has now been weaponised to insult Muslims.
He further said, "Before 2014, when the Congress was in power, it issued an ordinance for 5% reservation. It was also their fault that the law was not finalised. The matter went to the High Court. The High Court said that Muslims should be given 5% reservation in education."
Speaking to ANI, Razvi said, "The Kerala Story-2 is a story based on fake narratives, and nowadays a trend has started among film directors to earn money in any way possible. The films these days are increasing communal tension and destroying the Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. All these things ar
In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Madani said that statements about arranging a "Ghar Wapsi" for "twenty crore Muslims" were unprecedented in the past seventy years and deeply disturbing.
Congress Leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended greetings on the occasion of Ramzan on Wednesday, wishing that this pious month bring peace and prosperity.
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During this period, devotees fast from dawn to sunset and engage in increased spiritual activities, including special nightly prayers.
The Telangana Government issued an order permitting all Muslim Government employees in the State to leave their offices and schools at 4:00 PM during the holy month of Ramzan.
The Maharashtra government's social justice department cancelled its earlier resolution of granting 5% reservation to the Muslim community for educational institutions and government and semi-government jobs, a provision that had been legally invalidated over a decade ago.