Religion

Karnataka cow slaughter debate: Muslim cleric threatens violence during Bakrid, Congress minister stays mute

Vijayapura cleric Tanveer Peera Hashmi threatened of violence if Bakrid ritual of cow sacrifice was disturbed, while Congress minister Shivanand Patil remained a mute spectator on the stage. Here's more.

Jun 18, 2018

Eid al-Fitr 2018: Why moon sighting still continues key factor to end Ramadan fast

Eid al-Fitr 2018 is around the corner. As expected, the young moon will be visible on June 14 for some countries while June 15 for others. The confusion continues with moon-sighting still holding its relevance.

Jun 15, 2018

Eid 2018: Controversial Prophet Muhammad film The Message to be screened in Saudi Arabia

The Message, directed by Moustapha Akkad, focusses on the life of Prophet Muhammad and the beginning of Islam in Mecca. After a 42-year ban, the film is getting a commercial screening.

Jun 15, 2018

Eid al Fitr 2015: Significance, History And Lesser Known Facts About The Biggest Islamic Festival

Eid al-Fitr 2018 date announcement: India and UAE to celebrate on different days

Eid al-Fitr (Eid ul-Fitr) will mark the beginning of the lunar month Shawwal and end of the holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan. This year, India and Australia will celebrate the festival on the same day, but UAE, Indonesia and other countries will celebrate on a different date.

Jun 14, 2018

Eid al-Fitr prayer timings for mosques, Eidgahs in Bengaluru and nearby districts

Eid al-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on Friday, June 15, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. In case the new moon is not sighted on Thursday, Eid 2018 will fall on Saturday, June 16.

Jun 14, 2018

Happy Eid al-Fitr 2018: Quran quotes, messages and wishes to mark the end of Ramadan

Here are a few verses from Quran, messages, greetings and quotes to share with your loved ones to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and beginning of Shawwal with Eid al-Fitr (Eid ul-Fitr).

Jun 13, 2018

When is Eid al-Fitr 2016 in India and other countries?

Night before Eid al-Fitr or 'Laylatul Jaiza': Best practices, prayers for 'night of reward'

Here are the most important prayers to be performed on the night preceding Eid al-Fitr, which is likely to fall on Friday or Saturday.

Jun 13, 2018

Indian-origin chef in Dubai under fire for anti-Islamic tweet

The chef was apparently reacting to a controversial episode of Quantico that showed 'Indian terrorist'. Several people have criticised the chef, some even asking the hotel to fire him.

Jun 12, 2018

Eid al-Fitr 2018 date in Pakistan, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK and other countries around the world

Eid al-Fitr (Eid ul-Fitr) will mark the beginning of the lunar month Shawwal. Every country marks the celebration on a different date, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 12, 2018

Pastor Robert Morris describes his near-death experience, claims he saw God

Pastor Robert Morris described a near-death experience to attendees of the Gateway church, stating that he felt extreme peace and calmness during those moments, happy to realize that he was about to see Jesus.

Jun 11, 2018

When is Eid 2018 in India? Best wishes, greetings and significance of end of Ramadan

Ramadan is already coming to an end and preparations for Eid al-Fitr have already commenced in India. Here's when Muslims around the world will mark the end of the month.

Jun 6, 2018

Pro-Khalistan slogans, clash at Golden Temple on Operation Blue Star anniversary

Clash occurred at ceremony to mark 34th anniversary of military operation to kill terrorists. Paramilitary and RAF deployed to control situation

Jun 6, 2018

Bitcoin, Ethereum are types of cryptocurrencies available

World's first Ethereum religion 0xΩ beats cyberpunk; Let Blockchain save Matt Liston!

The new religion, baptised as 0xΩ, is the most 'democratic' religion ever. There's no iron curtain separating the deity and the devotee. There's no god invisible behind the rising columns of smoke from the altars. The cardinals will not hector you from the pulpits and the Imams will not issue a fatwa against you.

Jun 5, 2018

Al-Qaeda slams WWE, warns Saudi Crown Prince MBS over 'sinful' policy changes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has drawn the ire of Al-Qaeda for spearheading quite a few policy changes aimed at liberalising the conservative kingdom.

Jun 2, 2018

Two old dome structures next to the Chittian Masjidan complex in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district.

Despite tragic history, mosque and gurdwara stand tall in harmony

What is unique about the mosque is that it stands just a kilometre away from the spot where the two young sons of the 10th Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh were buried alive in 1705 by the Mughal commander Wazir Khan.

May 27, 2018

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