Eid
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In a first, Lucknow mosque to allow women to offer prayers for Eid
India | Jul 06, 2016, 08:48 PM ISTLucknow: At a time when there are persistent controversies over women being disallowed to enter into places of religious worship, Lucknow's famous Eidgah Aishbagh has taken the lead to allow women to read the Eid-ul-Fitr
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Amazing: Check out 5 quirky ways of Eid celebration worldwide
Lifestyle | Jul 08, 2016, 03:32 PM ISTNew Delhi: Now Ramadan is on its end so Muslims are all set to celebrate Eid Al Fitr which is also known as Meethi Eid. While Muslims all over the world are celebrating the festival
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Eid Mubarak: 5 amazing songs to rock ‘Aaj Ki Party’
Bollywood | Jul 06, 2016, 06:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: Our Bollywood industry always makes itself ready to make our festivals specials by releasing the situational songs. Along with the commoners, industry people too celebrate all the festivals with same joy and excitement.
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US school district adds Diwali, Eid to school calendar holiday
World | Jan 16, 2016, 11:10 AM ISTWashington: A US school district has unanimously voted to add Diwali, Eid al-Adha and Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve in the school holiday calendar, for the first time in the school system's history. Indian-American community hailed the
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Indian, Pakistani armies exchange sweets on Eid
India | Sep 25, 2015, 04:14 PM ISTJammu: Indian and Pakistani soldiers on Friday exchanged sweets and dry fruits on the occasion of Eid at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said."The armies exchanged sweets and dry
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Clashes in Kashmir; internet blackout across state
India | Sep 25, 2015, 12:33 PM ISTSrinagar : Clashes took place between stone pelting mobs and security forces on Friday as authorities enforced an internet blackout across Jammu and Kashmir.The clashes broke out immediately after the Eid prayers at Eidgah area
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Bombay High Court refuses to stay ban on bull slaughter for Eid
India | Sep 21, 2015, 05:29 PM ISTMumbai: The Bombay High Court today refused to grant interim stay on ban on slaughter of bulls and sale of their meat during the Muslim festival of Bakri Eid. A division bench of justices A
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Terror groups in Pakistan eyeing Eid to generate funds
India | Sep 08, 2015, 07:14 AM ISTNew Delhi: With an aim of generating more funds for anti-India activities, Pakistan-based terror outfits are said to be eyeing the upcoming Eid festival during which they plan to sell the skin of sacrificed animals,
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Farah Khan reveals truth about biopic on Sania Mirza
Bollywood | Aug 10, 2015, 05:06 PM ISTMumbai: Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan has denied reports that she's planning a biopic on tennis star Sania Mirza as of now. However, she says she'll think about it sometime in the future.On being asked about the
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Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan gets a 'butterly' tribute from Amul (see pics)
Bollywood | Jul 23, 2015, 05:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: Salman Khan's latest flick 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is winning the hearts all over not only in India but abroad as well.The latest fan added to Salman Khan's list is none other than the 'utterly
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Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sends mangoes to PM Modi on Eid
National | Jul 22, 2015, 05:52 PM ISTNew Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has sent a box of mangoes to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Eid even as his forces along the border gave a miss to the customary exchange
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Issues can be resolved if India, Pakistan have 'will': Abdul Basit
India | Jul 18, 2015, 04:20 PM ISTNew Delhi: Amid the ongoing tension between the two countries over ceasefire violations, Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit today said his country is committed to improving ties with India and that issues between
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Lets forget our differences on Eid: President Pranab Mukherjee
India | Jul 18, 2015, 01:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee greeted citizens on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday and said "on this day let us forgive and forget our differences"."On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I convey warm greetings
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Pak Army violates ceasefire again, refuses to accept sweets on Eid
India | Jul 18, 2015, 06:12 PM ISTJammu: Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops targeted several Indian positions in Naushera sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.Pakistani Army started "unprovoked" firing on Indian positions at 9:25 last night and the firing
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Protests erupt after Eid prayers in Kashmir
India | Jul 18, 2015, 11:48 AM ISTSrinagar: Protests erupted at some places in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers ended.Stone-pelting youths took to the streets in the Safa Kadal area of old city Srinagar as police and Central
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India celebrates Eid with fervor, gaiety
India | Jul 18, 2015, 11:38 AM ISTNew Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country today with fervor, gaiety.Lakhs of Muslims came out early morning dressed in their finery to offer
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Eid epitomises brotherhood in society: PM Modi
National | Jul 18, 2015, 11:05 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, saying that the festival epitomises brotherhood in society.Modi said: "Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Marking the culmination of
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Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated today
India | Jul 18, 2015, 06:37 AM ISTNew Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country today.“Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated today as the moon was sighted in Hyderabad, Bihar, Manipur, Karnataka, Assam
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets nation on Eid
India | Jul 17, 2015, 05:41 PM ISTJammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the nation on the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan and the upcoming Eid festival. "The holy month of Ramzan is coming to an end. People are waiting
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Salman Khan reveals his plans for Eid (see pics)
Bollywood | Jul 17, 2015, 03:57 PM ISTMumbai: Superstar Salman Khan is a relieved man now and why not it's his latest film – ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan' has released with positive reviews.Basking in the glory of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Salman Khan has revealed his