Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...
03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Saudi to mark Eid al-Fitr on Friday: state mediaSaudi Arabia has declared that Eid al-Fitr will commence on Friday. This marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. The Supreme Cou...
18 Mar, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
When will Ramzan 2026 start? Expected dates, historical background and religious significanceRamadan, the holy month of fasting, is set to begin soon. Muslims will abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk. This practice is a co...
16 Feb, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
When is Ramzan starting in U.S.? Check Eid al-Fitr date, history, significance of fasting, five Pillars of IslamRamzan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The daily fast in Ramzan includes abstaining from all food and drink — not even a ...
15 Feb, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Muslim prayer timings for July 2, 2025: Salah schedule and Rakat details across US and CanadaSalah, the second pillar of Islam, is performed five times daily and varies based on location. This report outlines prayer times for July 2...
02 Jul, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Eid al-Adha 2025: Is it a holiday in the U.S.? Are banks open? All the details you needEid al-Adha, a significant celebration for Muslims worldwide and in the United States, honors Prophet Abraham's sacrifice and concludes the...
03 Jun, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-AdhaPilgrims in Saudi Arabia participate in the symbolic stoning of the devil as part of the Hajj pilgrimage, marking the start of Eid al-Adha ...
17 Jun, 2024, 02.48 PM IST
Sania Mirza all set to go on the Hajj, requests friends to keep her in their prayers as she embarks on a ‘journey of a lifetime’In Islam, Hajj is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca and a religious duty. Every financially capable adult Muslim is required to undert...
10 Jun, 2024, 07.42 PM IST
Ramadan 2024 date and time: A month of fasting, prayer and self-reflectionAlso known as Ramzan in South Asia, Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam. It is also one of the Five Pillars of Islam or unavoidable dutie...
07 Mar, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measuresMillions of Muslims gathered in Mecca to start the annual Hajj pilgrimage, making this year's event the largest religious gathering since t...
26 Jun, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia expands Haj to 1 million pilgrims, easing COVID curbsThe kingdom's ministry of Haj said the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca this year will be for those under 65 and that pilgrims must be ful...
09 Apr, 2022, 07.19 AM IST
In a first, Muslims perform Taraweeh prayer at Times Square in USOn Saturday night, 1500 meals were provided to Muslims on the pavements of Times Square, the city's busiest artery, which was then followed...
05 Apr, 2022, 11.55 AM IST
Ramzan month begins todayThe Muslim holy month of Ramzan begins in Dakshina Kannada on Sunday, the district Kazi Al-Haj Twaka Ahmed Musliyar has said. The first app...
03 Apr, 2022, 10.34 AM IST
Saudi announces Ramadan starts TuesdayOther Muslim countries, including Sunni-majority Egypt and Lebanon, have also announced that Tuesday marks the start of Ramadan, while Shii...
12 Apr, 2021, 11.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia empties Islam's holiest site for 'sterilisation'On Wednesday, the kingdom halted the umrah pilgrimage for its own citizens and residents. The move came after authorities last week suspend...
05 Mar, 2020, 10.47 PM IST
Proof beyond doubt of existence of massive structure beneath Babri mosque, deity's counsel to SC"There was a structure beneath is a proof beyond doubt," the counsel said.
03 Oct, 2019, 02.12 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj puts Haj stampede death toll at 1090External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today put the death toll in the Haj stampede in Mina at 1090, including 35 Indians.
27 Sep, 2015, 09.50 PM IST