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Time and again BJP leaders are insulting Nitish Kumar: Jitan Ram Manjhi

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that time and again the party leaders are insulting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.Manjhi's statement comes after Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday poked fun at Nitish Kumar. He had tweeted four photos featuring Nitish Kumar, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan and his son Chirag Paswan wearing skull caps and attending Iftar parties.Singh's tweet in Hindi said, "How beautiful the pictures would have been if fruit only feasts were organised during Navratri with similar affection? Why do we fall behind when it comes to our own practices and religion...?""Giriraj tweeted at the behest of the BJP leadership. Amit Shah has reprimanded, but why he did not delete the tweet? Amit Shah didn't call Giriraj Singh. Time and again BJP leaders are insulting Nitish Kumar," Manjhi said in a statement.Following Giriraj Singh's tweet, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pulled up .

Puducherry's oldest mosque serves over 300 kg biryani on Eid

To mark the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr a mosque in Puducherry served over 300 kgs of biryani to over a thousand people.What is more special about the arrangement is that the mosque is the oldest one in Union Territory, built in the 18th century.New structures have been built around the original Meerapalli mosque, also known as Meera mosque by locals.Over a thousand people of different faiths feasted on the biryani - a delicacy which features on every household's Eid menu.Form the recipe to the serving, everything was kept traditional as attendees relished the dish on banana leaves.Given the large number of guests, the preparations were started early in the day with multiple open stoves being set up to cook the biryani in huge vessels.Heaps of chopped vegetables mixed with a blend of spices and a huge amount of rice went into the preparation of the meal.With the holy month of Ramzan coming to a close today, the entire nation is immersed in Eid festivities. The day symbolises ...

Azam Khan does drama to get limelight: Jaya Prada

BJP leader Jaya Prada on Wednesday hit back at her SP rival Azam Khan, saying he was doing drama just to grab the limelight."He (Khan) is always sad and gets agitated. During the counting of votes, he had said that there are issues in EVMs. There is no clarity as to what he wants to say," she told ANI."He levels allegations against the administration. He cries and does drama only. He only wants to grab the limelight," she said.Without specifying the community's name, Khan had claimed that Muslims in Rampur were deprived of their voting rights and were thrashed by the police during the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections."The government and administration tried to disturb the atmosphere of Rampur. Elections were conducted in a very tensed situation here. Several people were deprived of their voting rights," he said after offering prayers at a mosque here.Khan, who is the sitting MP from Rampur, has alleged that the shops run by Muslims were vandalised ahead of the festival of ...

Eid-ul-Fitr: Hamid Ansari, Shahnawaz Hussain, Ghulam Nabi Azad offer prayers at Jama Masjid

Former Vice President of India Hamid Ansari, senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad offered prayers at Jama Masjid today on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr."This is a day to be celebrated with happiness and enthusiasm after the Holy month of Ramzan. It's a great thing that everyone celebrates this festival together with immense happiness. On this occasion, I appeal to every citizen of this country that they should live with brotherhood and harmony and celebrate this festival with love" Hussain told ANI.Three of the officials visited the mosque one after another and offered Namaz. Soon after that, they were seen greeting and wishing other people at Jama Masjid.People were seen in large numbers at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid.The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of holy month Ramzan, Muslims all around the world celebrate this festival after offering Namaz and breaking their fast.

Mamata Banerjee talks about secularism on Eid-Ul-Fitr

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined a large number of Muslims in prayers on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr and made veiled politically-loaded statements against BJP while addressing the faithful.Extending her Eid wishes to the people, she spoke about secularism and said "sacrifice is Hindu, honesty is Muslim, love is Christian and sacrifice is Sikh. This is our beloved India. We will protect it and, whoever, comes in our way will get destroyed."Addressing the gathering, Banerjee said, "sometimes when the sun rises, its rays are very harsh but later it fades away. Don't be scared, the faster they captured EVMs, the quicker they will go away".The remarks assume significance in the context of the emergence of BJP as the main opposition in West Bengal by capturing 18 Lok Sabha, next only to TMC's 23 out of the 42 seats in the state in the recent elections.

Myanmar white roses offer Eid solidarity to Muslims

Myanmar Buddhists handed out white roses to Muslims heading to pray Wednesday to mark the end of Ramadan -- the culmination of a rare show of solidarity in a country where Islam is often vilified. Volunteers lined up outside Dargah mosque in eastern Yangon, giving flowers to scores of devotees heading inside to mark the Eid festival, weeks after a mob of hardliners had tried to shut down Ramadan prayers. Muslim motorbike courier Tin Myint, 42, said the gesture had raised spirits in the Muslim community. "Some Buddhists really helped protect us," he told AFP. The white rose campaign started three weeks ago after a mob of some 200 ultra-nationalists descended on three sites hosting Ramadan prayers in Yangon, forcing them to stop. Police responded in the following days by offering protection to the shocked worshippers and an arrest warrant was issued for one protest leader. Respected moderate monk Seindita also came to plead for their patience, handing out white roses in solidarity and ..

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with fervour in T'gana

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with traditional fervour in Hyderabad and other towns in Telangana Wednesday. Muslims offered Eid prayers at Eidgahs and mosques and greeted each other. Major congregations were witnessed at the famous Mir Alam Eidgah, Yusufguda Eidgah and others in Hyderabad and also Mahabubnagar, Khammam and other towns in the state. Police made tight security arrangements for the smooth conduct of Eid prayers. Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar, who inspected the arrangements, conveyed his greetings on the occasion. TRS MLAs T Harish Rao, Maganti Gopinath and party MP Nama Nageswara Rao met the faithful in their constituencies and conveyed their wishes. State Home Minister Mohammed Mehmood Ali hosted a lunch on the occasion. TRS working president K T Rama Rao and other dignitaries attended, according to TRS sources. Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ESL Narasimhan, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, state Congress president N Uttam Kumar Reddy

Eid celebrated in Jharkhand with enthusiasm

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with enthusiasm across Jharkhand on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

Millions of Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr - signalling the end of the 30-day fasting period in the holy Ramadan month - with joy and religious fervour in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday.

Hyderabad: Eid-ul-Fitr prayers observed at Mecca Masjid

The area around the Mecca Masjid turned into a scene of full colours on Wednesday, as scores of Muslims residing in the city offered prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Men were seen wearing traditional Eid garments, with children trying to learn how to put on the traditional headdress." I am feeling very special today. I will do some charity today and will try to continue this regime for the next couple of days. I will also meet my relatives in the evening," said a local who had come to Mecca Masjid for offering prayers.Besides Hyderabad, thousands of Muslims in Aligarh, Bhopal and Gorakhpur dressed in their finery also offered the special congregational prayers at their nearby mosques.Ramzan is observed as the community fast from dawn to dusk seeking forgiveness from the god for the past sins. Chand Raat is the 29th day of Ramzan when Muslims keep an eye out for the crescent moon. The fasting ends on the first day of the tenth month of Islamic year which is celebrated as Eid.

BJP MP Bhola Singh demands action against those who block roads while offering Namaz

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) local MP Bhola Singh on Wednesday stoked a controversy by demanding action against those who block roads while offering Namaz.Speaking to ANI, he said: "If there is an inconvenience due to someone's festival of any religion, it should not be done. A place has been designated for expressing your devotion. Roads should not be blocked. If it happens, it is wrong. Action should be taken.""While celebrating festivals, it should be seen that it does not cause inconvenience to others. Hindus celebrate Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, and the entire country celebrate that but no one experiences inconvenience due to our festivals," he added.The statement from Singh coincides with the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, and is being celebrated by the Muslims across the country today.

Those who give unnecessary statements have 'no religion': Nitish Kumar's jibe at Giriraj

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday took a pot-shot at Union Minister Giriraj Singh saying those who give unnecessary statements to remain in limelight have 'no religion'."Giriraj, I will not give any reaction to what he said. Some people have developed an attitude to say unnecessary things to remain in the limelight so that media cover them. Such people have no religion as every religion preaches respect and love for each other," he said while speaking to media persons here after offering joining Muslims in prayers at a mosque on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.The Bihar Chief Minister, who sported a skull cap, also extended good wishes to citizens, especially to those who follow Islam."I wish people maintain brotherhood and peace across the nation. Everyone should pray for rains in Bihar as the state is likely to face severe drought condition. We all should work together and not use derogatory language against each other. You can follow any religion but every religion ...

Eid celebrated in Odisha amid gaiety

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Odisha on Wednesday.

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab, Haryana

Muslims ended their month-long Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Punjab and Haryana, marking the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Eid celebrations: Pak Foreign Secy, acting High Commissioner to India offer prayers at Jama Masjid

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Pakistan's Acting High Commissioner to India Syed Haidar Shah offered prayers at the Jama Masjid here on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr on Wednesday."The Pakistani Foreign Secretary has come to India for two to three days because his children are still here. He had come to Jama Masjid to offer Namaz. We greeted each other on the occasion, before parting ways," said Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid.Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.The festival is celebrated by sharing a delightful dish called 'Seviyan' (vermicelli) that comes under different varieties like 'Hath Ka Seviyan,' 'Nammak Ka Seviyan,' 'Chakle Ka Seviyan' and 'Laddu Seviyan.

Nagaland Governor, CM greet people on Eid

Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Acharya and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday greeted the people of the state on Eid-ul-Fitr. The governor hoped that the sacred occasion will usher in good will and harmony and further strengthen the values of composite society everywhere. The chief minister in his twitter handled said "Happy #EidUlFitr to all those celebrating. I wish you a wonderful #Eid with family, friends and loved ones." The Muslim community in Nagaland celebrated the Eid- Ul-fitr marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan with religious fervour. The faithful offered Eid prayers in Eidgahs and various mosques in Kohima and Dimapur.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in Meghalaya

Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was on Wednesday celebrated across Meghalaya with prayers.

After decades, age old practice of 'Sehar Khawani' revived in Doda

After a gap of nearly two decades, a group of people in the district have revived the practice of 'Sehar Khawani,' a ritual to help Muslims wake up to prepare Seheri (pre-dawn meal) during the holy month of Ramzan.According to locals, the rising bigotry and torture by militants forced them to end the age-old practice and had to keep their month-long rituals a very low-key affair.However, with the end of militancy and return of peace in this hilly region of the state, some youth volunteers have resumed the tradition of 'Sehar Khawani' this year.A group of men or 'Sehar Khwans' can be seen carrying a portable loudspeaker along, reciting Quranic verses and Naat in the wee hours. 'Sehar Khawani' was last observed in the year 1992.Speaking to ANI, one of the main volunteers, Naseer Ahmed Khora said, "We took a pledge to not let our old ritual fade. It was important for the youth here to know the significance of this ritual. People thank us for waking them up, even though they have ...

Gaiety marks Eid-ul-Fitr in Telangana, Andhra

Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

Muslims in Rampur were deprived of voting rights, claims SP's Azam Khan

Without specifying the community's name, Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan on Wednesday claimed that Muslims in Rampur were deprived of their voting rights and were thrashed by police during the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections."Government and administration tried to disturb the atmosphere of Rampur. Elections were conducted in a very tensed situation here. Several people were deprived of their voting rights. Police had beaten people of one community by entering their houses, even females were thrashed," Azam Khan said here after offering prayers at a mosque on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.The leader elected to Lok Sabha from Rampur further alleged that shops run by Muslims were vandalised ahead of Eid."Five days back, all shops of one community were vandalised near Urdu Gate. Their wives and children kept begging them to stop for at least four days so that they can celebrate Eid but those cruel people did not listen and rendered them unemployed. We are getting to see such days.. This