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Chess, a chequered Islamic past & present: Banned by Taliban, backed by Saudi as it hosts its debut WCThe Taliban recently suspended chess in Afghanistan. Chess faced bans previously due to religious concerns. Ironically, Islamic world has a...
18 May, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
Is Eid 2024 today? Muslims in India to celebrate Eid on this dateMany Muslims in India will observe an additional day of fasting on April 10 as the crescent Moon wasn't sighted, delaying Eid al-Fitr to Ap...
11 Apr, 2024, 01.30 PM IST
When in Eid 2024? Know date, timings, significance and how to celebrate Eid Al FitrEid Al Fitr 2024 marks a celebration of unity and gratitude in the Islamic community. Falling on April 11th, this joyous occasion begins wi...
09 Apr, 2024, 10.00 PM IST
Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: Check dates and timings for Moon Sighting in Kerala and KashmirMuslims across the globe are preparing to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr as Ramadan draws to a close. If you are wondering when the festival will be...
20 Apr, 2023, 09.27 AM IST
Why India mustn’t be a subject of disquiet in friendly West Asian countriesThe BJP, as both a party and a govt, will need to bear in mind that Modi’s well-crafted and successful strategic play in West Asia is helpe...
13 Jun, 2022, 11.25 PM IST
Muslim bodies say Saudi's statement against Tablighi Jamaat ‘unjust’The crackdown on Tablighi Jamaat comes just a week after the last batch of foreigners belonging to the theological organisation left India ...
15 Dec, 2021, 09.51 AM IST
'Marriage without strings': Saudi Arabia confronts rise of 'misyar'The practice, usually a temporary alliance in which the wife waives some conventional marriage rights such as cohabitation and financial su...
04 Jul, 2021, 11.35 AM IST
Saudi Arabia takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood before Democrats take over in WashingtonThe Brotherhood is viewed by Saudi Arabia as an ideological competitor and sees its promotion of political activism, including support for ...
18 Nov, 2020, 09.21 PM IST
Saudi top religious authority recommends home prayers in Ramadan amid coronavirusSaudi Arabia's highest religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars, urged Muslims worldwide to pray at home during Ramadan if their coun...
19 Apr, 2020, 02.46 PM IST
Out of favour now, cryptocurrencies may have found a saviour in the ShariahShariah, the religious and social code for Muslims, forbids speculative trading. However, a few companies have found a way to get around th...
09 Apr, 2018, 01.35 PM IST
Over 2 million Muslims throng Mount Arafat as Haj reaches climaxSaudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh in his annual Arafat sermon called on Muslims to unite and overcome divisions.
03 Oct, 2014, 08.51 PM IST
Top Muslim groups and leaders condemn ISISCAIR's remarks came days after the ISIS released a video showing one of its members beheading American journalist James Foley, who was abdu...
22 Aug, 2014, 10.55 AM IST