Bareilly Islamic Religious Event Drops Meat, Reschedules Dates Due to Kanwar Yatra
Organizers of Bareilly’s 108th Urs-e-Razvi have switched to vegetarian meals and moved the event to Aug 6‑8 to accommodate Kanwar Yatra pilgrims.
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Muzaffarnagar Seer Asks Hindus to Protest Muslim Participation in Kanwar Yatra While Wearing Burqas or Skullcaps
A Muzaffarnagar seer urged Hindus to oppose Muslims joining the Kanwar Yatra while wearing burqas or skull caps, advocating saffron attire instead.
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Haj 2027: Telangana Secures 4,508 Pilgrim Seats, 6,114 Remain on Waiting List
Telangana's Haj 2027 draw selects 4,508 pilgrims, placing 6,114 on waiting list; selected must pay advance by Aug 10 via Haj Suvidha App.
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Bihar Teacher Suspended for Cutting Vat Savitri Threads on Banyan Tree
A government school teacher in Bihar's Siwan district has been suspended after a video showed her cutting sacred threads tied to a banyan tree during the Vat Savitri festival.
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Amarnath Ice Shivling Melts Early in 2023 Yatra as Climate Change and Pilgrim Footfall Accelerate Disappearance
Sacred ice Shivling at Amarnath Cave melts rapidly within first week of Yatra, with experts attributing early disappearance to climate change and heavy pilgrim footfall.
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Kerala Muslim Leader Performs Hindu Last Rites for Abandoned RSS Worker
Irfana Iqbal, a Kerala panchayat member, fulfilled her promise to a dying man by lighting his funeral pyre, despite being a Muslim and him a former RSS worker.
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In Jharkhand's Jalma, Hindus Have Observed Muharram for Nearly 150 Years
Hindus in Jharkhand's Jalma village have preserved Muharram traditions for generations, with nearly every family participating in the annual procession.
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Dalit Family's 35-Year Tazia Tradition in Balrampur: A Symbol of Interfaith Harmony
A Dalit family in Balrampur, UP, has maintained a Muharram tradition for 35 years, keeping a tazia, fostering communal harmony.
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Preserving Kashmiri Language through Marsiya Mourning in Kashmir
Shia Muslims in Kashmir preserve their language through Marsiya, a poetic form that has kept archaic words alive in daily life.
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Narendra Modi Honors Hazrat Imam Hussain's Stand for Truth and Justice on Muharram
PM Modi pays tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain, highlighting his sacrifice as an inspiration for standing firm against injustice during Muharram.
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PM Modi Leads Global Yoga Day Celebrations in Kolkata, Deems It 'World's Biggest Festival'
Thousands join PM Modi in Kolkata for International Yoga Day, emphasizing 'Yoga For Healthy Ageing'.
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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's Burqa Remarks Spark Debate, Links Purdah to 'Victimisation'
Director Imtiaz Ali's comments on women's comfort in burqa and purdah have triggered debate, with some seeing it as challenge to patriarchy and others as undermining women's choices.
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Chakulia's Charkha Puja Concludes: Devotees Walk on Embers Displaying Unwavering Faith
Five-day Charkha Puja at Chakulia's Chandrashwar Shiva Temple ends with devotees walking on embers, demonstrating extraordinary devotion.
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Jharkhand: People Take to the Streets with a Message of Health and Awareness, 'Run for Yoga' a Success in Dhanbad
Dhanbad successfully hosted 'Run for Yoga' on the 12th International Yoga Day, promoting health awareness and encouraging citizens to adopt yoga for a healthier lifestyle.
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Mehbooba Mufti Urges Kashmiris to Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims as Ambassadors of Peace and Brotherhood
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says Amarnath Yatra can bridge divides, urging Kashmiris to treat pilgrims as guests who carry stories of love and hospitality across India.
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Jamshedpur: Chhabeel Service Held at Sonari on Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day; Sweet Water and Chana Prasad Distributed Among People
Devotees served cold sweet water during the summer heat. The Chhabeel service, held on Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day at Sonari, Jamshedpur, continued a long-running tradition with enthusiastic community participation.
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Ghaziabad Muslims Linked to BJP Celebrate Eco-Friendly Eid al-Adha with Goat-Shaped Cakes
Muslim families linked to BJP in Ghaziabad celebrate Eid-ul-Adha differently, cutting goat-shaped cakes instead of animal sacrifice following BJP MLA's appeal.
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Gaza Palestinians Observe Eid al-Adha Under Ongoing Genocide and Humanitarian Collapse
For the third consecutive year, Palestinians in Gaza marked Eid al-Adha amid Israeli genocide, mass displacement, and worsening humanitarian crisis, with livestock sacrifice rituals largely impossible due to destroyed farms and soaring prices.
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Maulana Arshad Madani Urges Caution and Compliance During Eid-ul-Adha Sacrifices
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief advises Muslims to avoid sharing sacrifice images, follow rules, and maintain cleanliness during Eid.
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Trump Hosts Historic Prayer Event to Reaffirm U.S. as 'One Nation Under God'
Nine-hour event on National Mall marks 250th anniversary, criticized for lack of religious diversity.