religious observance

Hyderabad, March 19 – The Hyderabad police have imposed traffic restrictions around the historic Mecca Masjid on the occasion of Jummat-ul-Vida (the last Friday of Ramadan) prayers.The roads around Charminar will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday (March 20)...

Jammu, March 19 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary extended greetings on the occasion of Navratri on Wednesday, saying the festival reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony in the Union Territory.Choudhary described Navratri as a spiritual...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated today that Jammu and Kashmir holds the potential for a dynamic and prosperous future, growing into a vibrant center of culture and advancing into a prosperous Union Territory through steady progress. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the LG said...

JAMMU, MARCH 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Navreh celebrations organized by the Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, Amphalla, invoking the blessings of Maa Sharika for health, prosperity, and well-being.Addressing the devotees, he highlighted the spiritual significance of Navreh and...

SRINAGAR, MARCH 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, extended warm and heartfelt greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri 2026.In his message, the Minister conveyed his...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests, Ecology, Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.In his message, the Minister conveyed heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity...

Ranchi, March 19 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended greetings to the people on the occasion of several festivals, including Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, and Nav Samvatsar, on Thursday.These festivals symbolize new beginnings and inspire people to move forward in life with faith...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. According to reports from Akashvani Jammu, in a message, the Chief Minister stated that Navratri marks the beginning of the New Year and symbolizes the triumph of truth...

Jammu, March 18 Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Navreh, Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, and Cheti Chand, on Wednesday.In a message, the Lt Governor said, "On this auspicious...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. According to a report by Akashvani Jammu, in a message, the Chief Minister stated that Navratri marks the beginning of the New Year and symbolizes the triumph of truth...

Chennai, March 18 – The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) announced on Wednesday that its leader, actor-turned-politician Vijay, will participate in a special Iftar gathering to be held this evening in Mamallapuram, as part of Ramzan observances.The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a...

The office of the Administrator, Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Jammu, has announced the official timings for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at various Eidgahs and mosques across Jammu.According to the announcement, Eid prayers will be held at Markazi Eidgah Jammu at 8:00 am. Prayers at Jamia Masjid Umar...

Varanasi (UP), March 17 Authorities here have ordered the complete closure of meat and fish shops in urban areas during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which begins on March 19, officials said on Tuesday.Municipal Corporation Public Relations Officer Sandeep Srivastava said the order...

New Delhi, March 17 The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking a national holiday on the birthday of Guru Govind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, which is celebrated as Prakash Uday.A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it was not inclined to entertain the plea of All...

Mumbai, March 17 Actress Mrunal Thakur sought Bappa's blessings during her visit to Pune. The 'Jersey' actress offered prayers at the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir on Tuesday, and glimpses of which have also been shared on her official social media account.Seen posing in...

Poonch, March 17: Devotees in Poonch gathered in large numbers at local mosques to observe the sacred night of Shab-e-Qadr. Worshippers engaged in prayers, Quran recitation, and supplications throughout the night, seeking forgiveness, blessings, and divine mercy during the holy month of Ramadan...

Bhopal, March 15 Shia families in Madhya Pradesh will observe a subdued Eid-al-Fitr as a tribute to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli-US strike, a community leader said on Sunday."This year, Eid will be a quiet one for us," said Iftikhar Ali, president...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 – In light of the massive bloodshed and loss of lives in the ongoing war in Middle Eastern countries, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced on Friday that it would not be celebrating Iftar and Eid Milan this year."Due to the severe war in the Middle East...

Srinagar, March 13 Juma'atul Vida, the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir as thousands of devotees flocked to mosques and shrines for congregational prayers.The largest gathering for Juma'atul Vida prayers took place at the Hazratbal...

On the occasion of Jummah-ul-Vida, the Imam of Jamia Masjid Kishtwar, Farooq Ahmad Kichloo, extended warm greetings and congratulations to the entire Muslim community.Addressing the large congregation after Friday prayers, the Imam prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the...