In Pics: Eid celebrated across India as Ramzan ends – Delhi celebrates Eid

Apr 11, 2024, 05:38:17 PM IST Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across the national capital offered prayers at mosques and Eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan. In this image, Muslims offer prayers at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, in the old … Read more

Free international calls offered to metro users during Ramzan

Photo: RTA. During the ongoing holy month of Ramzan and as part of ‘We Bring You Closer’ initiative, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai provides a free international calling feature for Dubai Metro users, to check on their families around the world. This initiative designed to strengthen your bond with your family and … Read more

3 more held; hostel security boosted

Ahmedabad: A total of five persons have been arrested by police in connection with an attack on international students at the Gujarat University hostel for offering Namaz even as the varsity decided to relocate foreign students to a new wing and engage ex-servicemen to bolster security. Police, which had formed nine teams to probe and identify … Read more

International students assaulted for offering Namaz at Gujarat University hostel

International Muslim students residing in Gujarat University’s (GU) hostel allegedly faced physical attacks from a Hindutva mob for issuing Namaz at the hostel on Saturday night, March 16. Students were issuing Taraweeh at their hostel, sparking significant backlash. Videos of the incident surfaced online. Taraweeh prayers are special prayers offered by Muslims who congregate during … Read more

Indian businessman pays Rs 2.25 crore to free 900 UAE prisoners

A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman and philanthropist has paid off Dirham one million (Rs 2,25,64,800) to release 900 prisoners from Central Jail across the Emirates. The initiative by Firoz Merchant, the founder and chairman of Pure Gold Group, is a pre-Ramzan gesture, a testament to the Holy Month’s accent on humility, humanity, forgiveness, … Read more

‘IDF to attack Rafah during Ramzan if …’, says Israel minister

Tel Aviv: The Israel Minister without portfolio and member of War Cabinet in the government, Benny Gantz has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was prepared for a military operation in Rafah during the month of Ramzan if a hostage deal is not successful. In a statement on Wednesday, Gantz said, “If there is … Read more