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Iran executes man from persecuted Sufi minority sect after 'flawed trial'

Iran's Gonabadi Dervishes, face discrimination, harassment, arbitrary arrest and detention. The executed man, Mohammad Salas, was from this Sufi minority sect. Rights groups say his trial was unfair.

Jun 18, 2018

Breaking stereotypes: The woman behind 'Muslim Gaushala' in Punjab

33-year-old Salma has been running the animal rescue shelter in a small town for 11 years and is supported by her father and aunt.

Jun 18, 2018

Shiv Sena slams central government; asks if India 'really has a Defence Minister'?

The party's comments come in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir. Aurangzeb, a soldier of 4 J&K Light Infantry, was posted in Shopian and was going home to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with his family in Rajouri on Thursday. He was kidnapped by terrorists, who later tortured and shot him dead.

Jun 18, 2018

UN's World Food Programme is out of money to feed Syrian refugees

Is there food during Eid 2018? Plight of millions of refugee Muslims in sharp focus

By placing a three-month old story on its front page on Eid Day, prominent Gulf daily is obviously calling for attention to the plight of refugees stranded in other lands even even as the Muslim community marks one of its biggest celebrations.

Jun 16, 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

Rising Kashmir editor-in-chief Shujaat Bukhari shot dead ahead of Eid; politicians, media bodies condemn killing

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh termed the killing an "act of cowardice".

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

Fifa World Cup 2018: Eid al-Fitr brings relief to Muslim players in Russia

As Ramadan comes to an end, paving the way to Eid al-Fitr, here's a look at how teams at Fifa World Cup 2018 cut a balance between fasting and football during the holy month.

Jun 14, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2026 to be hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada; Morocco bid unsuccessful for fifth time

The joint bid from the United States, Mexico, and Canada received 134 votes while the only opposing bid by Morocco managed only 65 votes during the voting held at the 68th Fifa annual congress in Moscow on Wednesday.

Jun 13, 2018

Chess star Soumya Swaminathan winning hearts with anti-hijab statement: Full text and reactions

Quite a few Facebook users have lauded Soumya for a taking a brave stand against Iran's compulsory headscarf law. The Grandmaster from India has decided to not travel to the Islamist Republic for a continental tournament next month.

Jun 13, 2018

'Being a Muslim, I shouldn't be here': BJP MLA gets threat letter with bullets

The police have registered a case under Sections 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race etc) and 506 (criminal intimidation).

Jun 13, 2018

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

The 29-year-old chess Grandmaster expressed regret at missing an important tournament but insisted it was the only way to prevent her personal rights from getting violated because of the compulsory headscarf rule in Iran.

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

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Search Results for: muslim

Iran executes man from persecuted Sufi minority sect after 'flawed trial'

Breaking stereotypes: The woman behind 'Muslim Gaushala' in Punjab

Shiv Sena slams central government; asks if India 'really has a Defence Minister'?

Is there food during Eid 2018? Plight of millions of refugee Muslims in sharp focus

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

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

Rising Kashmir editor-in-chief Shujaat Bukhari shot dead ahead of Eid; politicians, media bodies condemn killing

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

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

Fifa World Cup 2018: Eid al-Fitr brings relief to Muslim players in Russia

Fifa World Cup 2026 to be hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada; Morocco bid unsuccessful for fifth time

Chess star Soumya Swaminathan winning hearts with anti-hijab statement: Full text and reactions

'Being a Muslim, I shouldn't be here': BJP MLA gets threat letter with bullets

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

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

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