News Topic:Muslims
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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Religion
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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Politics
Mehbooba urges people to use vote as a weapon against CAA
Mehbooba Mufti urged people to exercise their voting rights judiciously in response to what she termed as “contentious laws” like the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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