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Muharram 2024: When is Ashura? Know its History, Significance and more

Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is observed every year to commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain

Int'l students at Gujarat University attacked for offering namaz in hostel

An FIR was registered against 20-25 individuals, and nine teams have been formed to conduct a probe into the incident, Police Commissioner GS Malik said

Strict action against perpetrators of violence: MEA on Guj Univ incident

India on Sunday said that the Gujarat government is taking strict action against the perpetrators of violence at a university in Ahmedabad in which two foreign students sustained injuries. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said one of the two foreign students injured in the violence has been discharged from hospital. "An incidence of violence took place at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad yesterday. State government is taking strict action against the perpetrators," he said on 'X'. "Two foreign students were injured in the clash. One of them has been discharged from hospital after receiving medical attention," he said. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik, the incident occurred on Saturday night when some 20-25 people entered a hostel premises of Gujarat University in Ahmedabad "and objected to the international students offering namaz there, asking them to do so in a mosque. They argued over the issue, assaulted them and hurled stones". Two stud

Ramadan 2024: All you need to know about timetable in major cities

During Ramzan, Muslims globally fast from sunrise until sunset. The two primary meals during the fasting period are Iftar, which is eaten after sunset, and Sehri, consumed before dawn

Ramadan 2024: WHO issues guidelines for good health during the holy month

Ramadan 2024: Ramadan is a holy month observed by the Muslim community across the world. World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued guidelines for maintaining good health during the month

Islamic New Year: From date, history to importance of Muharram 2023

Saudi Arabia has declared the first day of Muharram 2023, signalling the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Muharram holds critical significance for Muslims of all sects, globally

Wear hijab and prayer caps on Valentine's Day: Pakistani medical college

Islamabad International Medical College issued a circular forbidding students from participating in Valentine's Day celebrations and associated activities which lead the youth towards the wrong path

In a first, Muslim woman leads Friday prayers in Kerala; faces backlash

A section of people, who was unhappy with this act, threatened her over the phone, following which she was given a security cover