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Conformitism leads to Decidophobia

Our society being so judgemental and conservative is the worst bearer of conformitism, taking people towards the state of 'Decidophobia'.

Haj Committee of India invites aspirant applications

SRINAGAR — The aspirants who wish to undertake Haj journey during the year 2020-21 are being informed that the Haj Committee of India vide...

Moon not sighted, 1st Rabi-ul-Awal on Oct 19: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Saturday said that moon for the Rabi-ul-Awal (Islamic month) wasn’t sighted today and first Rabi-ul-Awal will be...

Saudi to gradually resume ‘Umrah’ pilgrimage

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round 'Umrah' pilgrimage for Muslims from October 4, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, seven months...

No substitute to sacrificing animals on Eid-ul-Azha: Grand Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that there is no substitute to sacrificing animals (Qurbani) on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha and people intending to sacrifice animals must follow proper guidelines and take extreme precautions while distributing the sacrificial meat among neighbours and relations.

Saudi Arabia mulls cancelling Hajj for first time: Report

Saudi Arabian authorities were considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official said.

Eid to be celebrated across J&K tomorrow: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti

Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir Ul Islam today said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across J&K tomorrow as moon “has been sighted.”

Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow as Shawwal moon sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the Shawwal moon has been sighted, therefore, Eid in Pakistan will be observed tomorrow (Sunday).

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.

Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.