shia community

Srinagar, April 8 Celebrations broke out in various parts of Kashmir after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, with people hailing it as a "victory" for the Islamic Republic.Hundreds of people, particularly in Shia-dominated areas of the valley, gathered on the streets to celebrate the...

New Delhi, March 26 – Following an advisory issued by the Union Home Ministry regarding individuals attempting to promote radicalization in the event of a war in Iran, the Intelligence Bureau has now raised an alert against a charity scam.Several groups have emerged, collecting donations in...

Srinagar, March 23 Donations for war-torn Iran continued to pour in from across Kashmir for the second day on Monday, as people from all walks of life contributed money and valuables to support the effort.Shia leader Imran Ansari urged authorities to allow the "collective act of faith and...

Srinagar, March 22 Cash, gold, and copper utensils were among the items donated by people in some areas of Kashmir for the relief fund for Iran, which was affected by war.Expressing gratitude for the donations, the Iranian Embassy in a post on X said this act of kindness will "never be...

Barabanki (UP), March 21 As Muslims across North India celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, members of the Shia community in Kintur village in the Badosarai area here did not.They refrained from celebrating Eid this year to mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Jaipur, March 21 Protests against attacks on Iran marked Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in various parts of Rajasthan on Saturday as members of the Shia and Sunni communities staged demonstrations in Jaipur and other districts.In Jaipur's Amber area, women and children from both communities took out...

Sambhal, March 21 – Members of the Shia community in the Sambhal district offered Eid prayers on Saturday while wearing black armbands as a sign of mourning and protest over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A brief altercation with police officials was reported during...

Lucknow, March 20 Extensive police arrangements have been made in Lucknow ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure that the various programs and events associated with the festival are conducted in a safe, orderly, and dignified manner, the Lucknow Police said on Friday.Based on the sighting of the moon...

Lucknow, March 17 Senior executive member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, disagreed with appeals to forego Eid celebrations or offer prayers with black armbands in protest against the US attack on Iran, on Tuesday.Speaking at a meeting...

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...

Lucknow, March 13 Friday prayers for Alvida Juma, the final Friday of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, were held at the Jama Masjid Eidgah here under the leadership of Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali.On this occasion, prayers were offered for national progress and global peace and an end to...

Srinagar, March 6 Peaceful protests were held in various locations in Kashmir following Friday prayers against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said.No incidents were reported during the protests.Members of the Shia community held demonstrations in...

Lucknow, March 4 The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and what it described as "one of the deadliest Israeli-American attacks" on a school in Meenab, where reportedly 165 people, mostly students, were killed.In a post on X...

Srinagar, March 3 – As authorities decided to continue preventive restrictions across the Kashmir Valley for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police issued a strong appeal to the public to maintain peace, stressing that violence only leads to destruction and hardship...

Bengaluru, March 2 – Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka said on Monday that processions in support of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should not be allowed, describing him as a "dictator".Responding to protests held in parts of Karnataka...

Jaipur, March 2 Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Israeli-US airstrikes on Iran, flight operations to parts of the Gulf region have been disrupted. Several flights have been cancelled, leaving many people from Rajasthan stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.A group of...

Islamabad, March 2 – The US Embassy in Islamabad announced on Monday that visa appointments, as well as American Citizens Services, have been cancelled for the day following the violent protests that took place the previous day.In a post on X, the US Embassy said, "All appointments for US...

Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore, March 1 At least 10 people were killed in firing when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in Karachi as violent clashes and arson rocked different cities of Pakistan on Sunday over the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Ayatollah Khamenei...

Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore, March 1 At least 10 people were killed in firing when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in Karachi as violent clashes and arson rocked different cities of Pakistan on Sunday over the killing of Shia supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Iran's Supreme Leader...

Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore, March 1 At least 10 people were killed on Sunday after violent clashes and arson took place in different cities of Pakistan protesting the killing of Shia supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to...