Eid 2026 School Holiday: When will schools be closed for Eid-ul-Fitr in India?Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the sacred month of Ramadan and its fasting, is anticipated around March 20 or 21, 2026, in India. This dat...
16 Mar, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: When will Eid be celebrated in India, March 20 or 21? Check date, Chand Raat, significance and celebrationsMuslims worldwide are concluding Ramadan, a month of fasting and devotion, with the joyous festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. Expected around March 2...
16 Mar, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Mirwaiz says Jama Masjid in Kashmir locked on the lines of Masjid Al Aqsa on Youm-e-QudsAuthorities prevented prayers at Srinagar's Jama Masjid on Jumat-ul-Vida. Hundreds marched across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh for Youm-e-Qud...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Ramadan 2025: No crescent moon in sight on Friday, Islamic scholars say first Roza to be observed on this dayRamadan 2025: The beginning of Ramadan is delayed as the crescent moon was not seen on Friday. Muslims will start fasting on Sunday, March ...
28 Feb, 2025, 08.26 PM IST
'First puja at Kedarnath performed in name of PM Modi': CM DhamiKedarnath Dham opened with puja in PM Modi's name, Char Dham pilgrimage welcomed by CM Dhami. Gangotri and Yamunotri doors also opened. Cha...
10 May, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
Ramadan 2024: Crescent moon spotted in Saudi Arabia, holiest Islamic month to start in India from TuesdayConsidered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan (or Ramazan in South Asia) is the time to examine your sense of self-restrain...
10 Mar, 2024, 10.58 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
Kashmir stands with Palestine, share hope for conflict resolution: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqEvery year, the Hurriyat leaders would urge people to observe the Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramazan–the holiest month of the muslim...
11 Oct, 2023, 08.34 PM IST
Sawan 2023: All about this holy month and why this year's Sawan is so specialThe month-long event is marked by spiritual devotion, fasting, and celebration, with millions of Hindu devotees taking part. On Mondays, kn...
21 Jun, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Muharram 2022: Quotes and messages to shareAs Muharram is the time for remembrance and self-reflection, here are some messages and quotes for your loved ones;
09 Aug, 2022, 04.30 PM IST
Muharram 2022: History, day and significance of AshuraMuslims refrain from donning new and vibrant outfits, especially on the Day of Ashura, and getting married or engaged. People visit mosques...
07 Aug, 2022, 12.47 PM IST
Saudi receives first foreign hajj pilgrims since before pandemicThe group from Indonesia landed in the city of Medina and was set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks to prepare ...
04 Jun, 2022, 02.51 PM IST
New clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compoundThe Israeli police said they had repelled "dozens of rioters" who had been "throwing stones and other objects" at the security forces. The ...
05 May, 2022, 09.29 PM 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 allows citizens, residents to perform prayers in Al-Haram Mosque: ReportEarlier this month Saudi Arabia allowed citizens and residents to perform the Umrah pilgrimage at Islam's holiest sites, Mecca and Medina, ...
18 Oct, 2020, 08.06 AM IST
Saudis ban Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca over fears about virusLast week, Saudi Arabia closed off the holiest sites in Islam to foreign pilgrims over the coronavirus. That disrupted travel for thousands...
04 Mar, 2020, 06.37 PM IST
Over 70 mission heads visit Allahabad to witness Kumbh Mela preparationsMassive preparations are underway for the Kumbh Mela which has been recognised by the UNESCO as an "intangible cultural heritage of humanit...
15 Dec, 2018, 03.32 PM IST