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J&K mosques slam Pahalgam attack as cowardice; Kashmir holds vigils
Soon after the Palgaham terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mosques across Jammu and Kashmir denounced the act, calling it an act of cowardice. In one of the videos emerging from the…
- India
‘Om’ laser projection on Delhi historic mosques sparks outrage
In yet another provocative instance, different colours of laser lights projecting the word “Om”, a sacred symbol in Hinduism, were directed at Old Delhi’s two prominent mosques – Shahi Jama Masjid and…
- Middle East
Dubai to build 55 new mosques, expand sermon translations ahead of Ramzan
In a significant announcement just ahead of Ramzan, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai (IACAD) on Tuesday, February 25, revealed plans to build 55 new mosques across the Emirates.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans filming, live broadcasts in mosques during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued new directives banning the use of cameras inside mosques to film the imam and worshippers during prayers for the upcoming month of Ramzan…
- India
Mosque vandalized in Bihar, police forces deployed to maintain peace
Tensions flared in Bihar’s Kalyanpur block of East Champaran after unidentified people allegedly broke into the local Mosque located at Mangalpur village and vandalised it, causing significant damage to the religious premises.…
- India
SC to also hear plea against ‘Bhojshala’ survey
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear a plea against an order on the survey of a medieval-era “Bhojshala” in Madhya Pradesh which people from two communities stake…
- India
Video: Amid heavy snowfall in Kashmir, stranded tourists take shelter in mosques
In a remarkable display of compassion, residents of the Ganderbal district’s Gund area in Kashmir Valley demonstrated extraordinary hospitality and opened the doors of their homes and Jamia Masjid (Grand Mosque) for…
- India
Mosque survey report ready, says Sambhal court commissioner
Sambhal: The survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid at Sambhal expected on Monday, was not presented by the advocate commissioner entrusted with it, after he sought an extension of 15 days…
- India
Shimla mosque row: Court rejects Muslim side plea against demolition order
Shimla: The district court here on Saturday dismissed an application filed by the All Himachal Muslim Organisation challenging the October 5 order of the Municipal Commissioner’s Court to demolish three “illegally” built…
- India
SC to hear today plea seeking stay on Sambhal mosque survey
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea filed by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee seeking a stay on a district court-ordered survey of the mosque…
- India
UP Congress demands judicial probe over Sambhal violence, holds ‘silent protest’
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress workers on Monday observed a “silent protest” in Lucknow over the Sambhal violence, demanding a judicial probe into the incident. Four people died and scores, including police…
- India
Bihar police arrest man who hoisted saffron flag on mosque
A man was arrested by the Bihar police after he was seen climbing onto a dome of a Shia mosque to hoist a saffron flag. The incident took place on Saturday evening…
- India
Himachal: VHP worker dies of heart attack during protest
A 46-year-old far-right Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) worker identified as Varinder Parmar died of a heart attack during a protest against mosques, Waqf Board and immigrants in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur town on…
- News
Tension in Dharavi as locals thwart BMC’s move to raze ‘illegal’ portion of mosque
Mumbai: Tension prevailed in Dharavi slum here on Saturday after hundreds of local residents gathered on a road and opposed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s plan to pull down an alleged illegal portion…
- India
Shimla mosque row escalates as demand for demolition grow
In yet another incident highlighting the growing intolerance and hate against minorities, a fresh video captured a movement of Hindu groups and residents in Himachal Pradesh’s Palampur area vandalising shops owned by…
