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India: Members of Sunni sect seek to restrain Shias performing self-flagellation rituals during Muharram

India: Members of Sunni sect seek to restrain Shias performing self-flagellation rituals during Muharram

The Gujarat high court last Monday issued notice to the state government, the Endowment Board and sought a reply by Friday on a petition filed by members of the Sunni sect seeking to restrain Shias from performing self-flagellation rituals during…
Lucknow: Exhibition on Muharram with various paintings depicting the mournful month 

Lucknow: Exhibition on Muharram with various paintings depicting the mournful month 

Around 30 paintings and 40 photographs depicting various aspects of Muharram are on display at the 14th International Muharram photo and painting exhibition which was inaugurated at State Lalit Kala Akademi last Tuesday. These exhibits have been selected from 110…
Mumbai: Shia Muslims prepare to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) as Muharram begins

Mumbai: Shia Muslims prepare to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) as Muharram begins

As the holy Islamic month of Muharram begins, the Shia Muslims in Mumbai are preparing to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family. During the Covid-19…
India: Islamophobic attempts to criminalize Islam and Muslim identity in public places

India: Islamophobic attempts to criminalize Islam and Muslim identity in public places

Throughout the pandemic and in its aftermath, India has seen a steady rise in Islamophobic targeting of the Muslim community. From the prevalent cow-vigilantism-related lynching in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka’s Hijab controversy to Gurugram’s Namaz row, Muslim religious practices have become…
India’s treatment of Muslims threatens to repeat apartheid, Mandela’s granddaughter writes

India’s treatment of Muslims threatens to repeat apartheid, Mandela’s granddaughter writes

Ndelika, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter has expressed her concern about the mistreatment of Muslims in India. In an article she wrote in the British newspaper ‘The Independent’, Ndelika – a social activist – said, “India, the world’s largest democracy, has long…
India: Muslim teen thrashed by members of ‘Bonalu procession’ for not chanting ‘Jai Shree Ram’

India: Muslim teen thrashed by members of ‘Bonalu procession’ for not chanting ‘Jai Shree Ram’

In a disturbing incident, a Muslim youth was allegedly beaten for refusing to chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’, which translates into ‘Victory to Lord Ram’. According to reports, the 17-year-old Muslim boy was allegedly attacked by over 40 members of the…
An Indian TV channel commemorates anniversary of Indian king buried in holy Karbala

An Indian TV channel commemorates anniversary of Indian king buried in holy Karbala

The Indian television channel, News 9 Live, published a detailed article, in which it commemorated the death of one of the kings of its country during the period of the empire of the “Nawab” loyal to the pure Ahlulbayt, peace…
Independent Int’l Experts: Muslims became persecuted minority in India

Independent Int’l Experts: Muslims became persecuted minority in India

A panel of independent international experts (The Panel) consisting of three renowned international law experts, including Sonja Biserko, Marzuki Darusman and Stephen Rapp, launched their report on serious human rights violations against Muslims in India since 2019. The Panel found…
India: Fish rain from sky in bizarre weather phenomenon

India: Fish rain from sky in bizarre weather phenomenon

Authorities in Telegana have declared a red alert for twelve districts over the next five days as severe flooding has impacted millions of people. National highways have been waterlogged, which has caused problems for emergency services attempting to reach ravaged…
India: Controversy over prayer in Lulu Mall in Lucknow

India: Controversy over prayer in Lulu Mall in Lucknow

The newly opened Lulu Mall in Lucknow has landed in controversy within two days of its opening. A viral video on social media that shows a group of people offering prayer in an open space in the shopping arena of…
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