Religion

Haj 2016: More than 1.35 lakh Indian Muslims to undertake pilgrimage to Mecca

This year, about 1.35 lakh Indian Muslims will be undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina, according to government data.

Aug 4, 2016

Poland: Pope Francis rises to migrants' cause after taking a fall

The Pope missed a step and took a fall before Mass at the Jasna Gora monastery in Poland.

Jul 29, 2016

After magazine cover, Baba Ramdev trolled on Twitter for football skills

Ramdev was participating in a charity football match with celebs like Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan.

Jul 25, 2016

Kerala Isis links: Missing youth from Kasaragod texts family, says 'we are safe'

The number, from which the message was sent, has been traced to Tora Bora in Afghanistan.

Jul 24, 2016

Kerala Isis links: 'Yes, I am a terrorist,' missing youth texts family, says report

Marwan, who went missing from Kasaragod in early June, sent the messages via the Telegram app, reported the Times of India.

Jul 18, 2016

Austria: Supreme Court rules that employees can be fired for wearing a veil, and this is why

The court has ruled that employers banning a Muslim face veil is not discriminatory, and for a reason.

Jul 12, 2016

Kerala Isis links: Suspects to be booked under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act; NIA to probe the matter

At least 21 people from the Kasaragod, Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram districts have gone missing under different circumstances.

Jul 12, 2016

Kerala Isis links: One suspect arrested; at least 17 youths go missing, including 2 pregnant women

The families of some of the missing people met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who promised them swift action in the matter.

Jul 11, 2016

'We don't even want to see his dead body,' says father of missing Kerala youth feared to have joined Isis

15 people, including pregnant woman, child, from Kerala have been missing for about a month, and are feared to have joined Isis.

Jul 9, 2016

Maharashtra government orders Mumbai Police to probe Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

Meanwhile, the Central government is examining Naik's speeches, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Jul 8, 2016

Eid 2016: Muslims in India celebrate Eid ul-Fitr; glimpse of celebration around the world [PHOTOS]

India celebrates Eid ul-Fitr a day after it was observed in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the U.K., Australia and other Gulf countries.

Jul 7, 2016

Eid 2016 moon not sighted in India: Eid-al-Fitr holiday postponed; some states to have 2-day off

Central government in India has postponed Eid-al-Fitr holiday to July 7 after crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday.

Jul 6, 2016

Eid 2016: Kerala celebrates Eid ul-Fitr on Wednesday; crescent moon sighted in Pakistan

The date for Eid ul-Fitr celebration is announced based on crescent moon sighting and it varies from place to place.

Jul 5, 2016

Eid 2016: Turkey, Russia celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday; why UAE, India celebrating on later dates?

Eid al-Fitr celebrations have begun in some countries while most countries will observe the end of Ramadan on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Jul 5, 2016

Eid al-Fitr: Here are some recipes to cook at home and end Ramadan on a sumptuous note

With Ramadan, the holy month of daytime fasting, almost over, here are some ideas to please the palate and satiate the stomach on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Jul 5, 2016