News Topic:Muslims

Kashmiri lawyer sends legal notice to BJP MLA for anti-Muslim remarks

SRINAGAR — A Kashmiri lawyer on Monday said that he has issued a legal notice to a BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh, Nand Kishore...

Administration won’t allow congregational prayers on Eid

SRINAGAR — The Divisional administration in Kashmir won't allow Eid-ul-Adha congregational prayers in view of COVID-19.The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by...

Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for Muslim prayers

ISTANBUL (TURKEY) — Hundreds of Muslim faithfuls were making their way to Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia on Friday to take part in the first...

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.

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).

Watching Ertugrul is Haraam, says Dr Zakir Naik

Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik said people should avoid watching Turkish television series called Dirilis: Ertugrul, which is 'Haraam'.

Amid COVID-19, Muslims cremate Jatt Sikh with honour in Ganderbal

Yet again people of Kashmir set a glittering example of communal brotherhood on Thursday when Muslims went all out to help in cremation of a non-Muslim carpenter hailing from Punjab.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.