Religion

Eid 2016 in India: Eid al-Fitr falls on July 7 this year

Eid al-Fitr in J&K on Tuesday; Shawwal moon not sighted in India [details]

Pakistan propaganda appears to have reached J&K as the neighbouring country is spreading false information about Eid al-Fitr being celebrated on Monday instead of Tuesday.

May 1, 2022

Eid ul Fitr 2016: When will Eid be celebrated in India and other countries?

Eid ul-Fitr 2022: Saudi Arabia confirms Eid on Monday; when does Ramadan end in India [details]

Since the crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, May 2, and India will most likely mark the end of Ramadan the next day.

May 1, 2022

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

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 date: When is Ramadan Eid in India, Saudi Arabia, UK, other countries [details]

If the moon is not sighted on Saturday in Saudi, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated Monday, May 2. This would mean that Eid will likely fall on Tuesday in India. Read full report here.

Apr 30, 2022

Suspects throw raw meat, holy books, put up inflammatory posters outside mosques in Ayodhya;

Seven held within 24 hours of dumping objectionable items outside mosques in Ayodhya; charged with NSA

There's heavy deployment of police officials across Ayodhya to maintain law and order situation in wake of the incident. The objectionable items were also removed from mosque premises immediately.

Apr 28, 2022

Mandatory Bible study in B'luru school sparks row; Dy Commissioner orders probe [details]

Hindu organisations have raised complaints on the Clarence High School for the imposition and the NCPCR has asked the Deputy Commissioner to submit the report within seven days.

Apr 26, 2022

Dalit CRPF jawan posted in J&K fights battle of caste at native; gets full police protection for marriage

This J&K CRPF jawan's baraat gets high police security in UP's Bulandshahr; here's why [details]

The viral video clip of a groom's marriage procession in a backdrop of a village amid full police protection has left many puzzled. Here's the whole story.

Apr 25, 2022

Gurudev asked devotees to pray for peace in Europe in this trying time

Art of Living International Centre celebrates Maha Shivratri with prayers for world peace [Photos]

"Let us all pray for peace to prevail in Europe," Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, said as the The Art of Living International Center held special prayers for world peace on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Mar 1, 2022

Muslim students wearing Hijab were stopped by policemen from entering Government PU College Yelahanka, amid Karnataka High Courts interim order restraining students from wearing religious symbols inside the classroom, in Bengaluru on Friday 18th February

Wearing hijab not essential religious practice; can't invoke Article 25: K'taka AG to HC

Wearing hijab is not an essential religious practice in Islam and it can't come under the Constitution's Article 25 (Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion), Advocate General Prabhuling Navadagi argued in the Karnataka High Court on Monday.

Feb 21, 2022

Hijab Row: Girl turned away from UCO Bank in Bihar's Begusarai for not removing burqa

A burqa-clad girl in Begusarai, Bihar has been turned away by the staff of nationalised UCO Bank

Feb 21, 2022

K'taka govt order says no to hijab in minority institutions [details]

All educational institutions run by the Minority Welfare Department have been ordered not to allow hijab, scarves, saffron shawls and other religious symbols in the classrooms.

Feb 17, 2022

Hijab Row: College in MP places ban on wearing headscarves [details]

The row surrounding Hijab is being witnessed in many colleges in Madhya Pradesh, despite the state government maintaining that there is no proposal to ban hijab in the state.

Feb 15, 2022

Hijab Row: No religious symbols allowed inside colleges, says K'taka HC in interim order

The Karnataka High Court, hearing the hijab row, on Thursday ordered that no religious symbols are allowed for the students until its final order

Feb 10, 2022

Gurugram gurudwaras open doors for Muslims; offer space for namaz amid protests [details]

Gurugram gurudwara association is sending across a strong message of brotherhood, raising above religion as it offers space for Muslims to offer Friday prayers amid ongoing protests.

Nov 18, 2021

Haj 2022 will be fully online, with a 'swadeshi' touch: Everything you need to know

With an emphasis on 'Vocal For Local', Haj 2022 pilgrims will go with indigenous products, which will be bought in India.

Nov 1, 2021

Alleging forced conversions, K'taka govt orders probe on churches, priests, prayer meets [details]

The order, dated October 16, puts all religious heads, their details and activities allegedly under the scanner.

Oct 24, 2021

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