News Topic:Muslims
Religion
J-K’s Muslim clerks reject Waqf Amendment Bill, demand its withdrawal
Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu & Kashmir and Muslim Personal Law Board convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
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Religion
Amendments in Wakf law not acceptable: Mirwaiz Umar
Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq said that the amendments proposed by the Government of India in the new bill cannot be tolerated.
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MMU urges scholars to avoid incitement, preserve sectarian harmony in Kashmir
The Muttahida Majlise-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir expressed its firm resolve to disallow any attempts to spread sectarian discord in Kashmir.
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Education
J&K Students Association urges UGC to reschedule NET exam
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association urged UGC and the National Testing Agency to reschedule the UGC NET exam date in view of Eid-ul-Adha on June 18.
Religion
Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in J-K, other states
Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and various other states including Tamil Nadu and Kerala joined millions worldwide on Wednesday in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.
Religion
Jumu’atul-Widaa observed in shrines, mosques of Kashmir barring Jamia Masjid
Bidding adieu to the auspicious month of Ramadan, congregational Friday prayers were held on the Jumu'atul-Widaa (the last Friday of Ramadan) at revered shrines.
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Religion
Over 1000 Muslims perform Itikaf at Darul Uloom Raheemiyyah
Amidst the holy month of Ramadan, approximately 1000 devout Muslims are participating in Itikaaf at the renowned seminary, Darul Uloom Raheemiya, Bandipora.
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J&K
JKECC seeks 3-day leave for Jammu’s Muslim employees in Valley on Eid
JKECC urged the J&K Administration for three-day special casual leave for Jammu-based Muslim employees working in the Valley to enable them to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case
A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.
Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag
A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff
Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.
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