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SRINAGAR\JAMMU: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed grave concern Saturday over Eid prayers being blocked at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Mosque, terming it “regrettable” and questioning LG Manoj Sinha-led administration’s claims of “normality” in the Union territory.“Across J&K, Eid prayers were offered. But prayers were not allowed at Jamia Mosque. It exposes the administration that controls…
For fans of Salman Khan, Eid is incomplete without the actor’s movie in theatres or greeting him outside his house in Mumbai. Every year, one sees Salman waving at a sea of fans gathered outside his house Galaxy Apartments in Bandra on the occasion of Eid. The actor is often seen with his entire family,…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP during an Eid-ul-Fitr event in Kolkata. She said she stands with people of all castes, communities, and creeds, while accusing the saffron party of attempting to curtail citizens’ rights through SIR.Speaking after Eid prayers at Red Road, Banerjee…
Hastsal village in Delhi is under heavy security following a fatal Holi incident NEW DELHI: The narrow lanes of Hastsal village, usually vibrant with the overlapping buzz of Navratri hymns and Eid preparations, are shrouded in uneasy silence this time.Following the lynching of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia during Holi – it happened after his cousin accidentally…
The crescent moon was sighted on the evening of March 19 over Mecca, and by midnight the messages had already begun moving. From palace communications offices and city hall press rooms, from foreign ministries and mosque podiums, the words went out in Arabic and English and Turkish and Urdu: Eid Mubarak. Blessed festival. The month…
Patna: While the rest of India spent Friday evening scanning the horizon for the crescent moon, Barakar village in Nalanda had a different story to tell. In a tradition that sets this small Bihar hamlet apart from the national calendar, residents of Barakar celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr 24 hours earlier, on Friday, aligning not with the Indian…
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will soon arrive, bringing joy and marking the end of Ramadan. Celebrations depend on the moon sighting, expected around March 19th or 20th. Muslims worldwide will offer prayers, share feasts, and exchange gifts. This festival of breaking the fast emphasizes gratitude, unity, and charity. Homes will glow with lights as communities come together….
Anger of the Muslim community toward the Australian government spilled into an Eid prayer gathering in Western Sydney, attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, as a small number of attendees called for the leaders to be removed from the mosque.The leaders, attending the event in Lakemba — part of…
NEW DELHI: Police must be “extra cautious” to ensure a conducive atmosphere for Eid so that the “situation doesn’t take an ugly turn”, the high court said Thursday while reviewing steps taken to secure Uttam Nagar, where a 26-year-old youth was killed in a clash on Holi.“Whatever happens in Delhi has a ripple effect, please…
Eid-ul-Fitr—known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”—arrives like a warm embrace after Ramadan’s 29-30 days of dawn-to-dusk fasting, spiritual discipline, and self-reflection. In 2026, Eid-ul-Fitr falls either on March 20 or March 21 (depending on the Moon sighting). For the unversed, Eid-ul-Fitr is more than sweets and new clothes; it’s victory’s celebration. Rooted in…
