Iftar
- Featured News
Fasting or feasting? Reclaiming the true meaning of Ramzan
Ramzan is about fasting, not feasting. But in Hyderabad, at least, the latter appears to be true. The deeper purpose of reflection and spiritual renewal often gets overshadowed by a culture of…
- India
Punjab: University VC removed over ‘misbehaviour’ with Kashmiri students
Ludhiana: CT University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Nitin Tandon was removed on Tuesday, February 24, following allegations of misbehaving with a group of Kashmiri students, Chancellor Charanjit Singh Channi said. The private university has…
- India
Kashmiri students threatened for asking sehri, iftar at Punjab university
Chandigarh: Kashmiri Muslim students at CT University in Punjab were reportedly asked to vacate the campus, harassed and threatened with cancellation of their admissions after requesting basic food arrangements during sehri and…
- Photos
People gather for first iftar of Ramzan 2026 at Hyderabad’s Makkah Masjid
Hyderabad: The Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad hosted a massive iftar spread on Thursday, February 19, marking the end of the first fast of Ramzan 2026. Every year, Makkah Masjid serves iftar to…
- Middle East
Saudi: Applications open for Ramzan Iftar at Holy Mosques
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has opened applications for Iftar permits during the Holy month of Ramzan,…
- Telangana
First to raise concern against Waqf Amendment Bill, says Telangana CM
Hyderabad: Participating at an iftar party in Kodangal on Saturday, March 29, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said that the Congress party has always fought communal forces in the country and…
- Hyderabad
Traffic advisory issued in Hyderabad ahead of state iftar at LB Stadium
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police have issued a traffic advisory from 4 pm to 8 pm on March 25 ahead of the state Iftar party at LB Stadium, hosted by the Telangana chief…
- Featured News
Telangana’s State Iftar: Welfare initiative or wasteful expenditure?
Hyderabad: The Chief Minister’s State Iftar has sparked debate this Ramzan, drawing criticism from activists, non-governmental organisations, and political activists. Critics of the annual event have described it as wasteful expenditure, even…
- Featured News
Opinion: When good intentions go wrong; the case of political Iftar parties
Hyderabad: Good intentions gone awry. A well meaning effort to promote inclusivity has slipped into act of tokenism. That’s the case with ‘Iftar parties,’ especially those hosted by politicians these days. Iftar…
- India
Waqf Amendment Bill: Minority groups to boycott iftar invites from Bihar, AP CMs
In response to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) on Sunday, March 23, announced it would boycott iftar, Eid Milan, and other events hosted by Bihar chief minister Nitish…
- Offbeat
Neha serves iftar at Delhi’s Jama Masjid spreading communal harmony
For the last three years, a young Hindu woman has been serving iftar during the holy month of Ramzan at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid, breaking religious barriers and winning hearts. Her presence…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia hosts Iftar banquet in India
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently hosted an Iftar banquet in India during the ongoing holy month of Ramzan. The event, organised by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs,…
- Telangana
Hyderabad activists demand cancellation of govt’s Rs 70 cr iftar party
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based activists have called for the cancellation of the Rs 70 crore fund for the Iftar party hosted by the Telangana government on Sunday, March 16 and the reallocation of funds…
- Offbeat
For 40 years, this Chennai temple has served Iftar at a mosque during Ramzan
In Chennai, the Sufidar Temple has been a symbol of interfaith harmony by hosting Iftar meals for Muslims during the month of Ramzan for more than 40 years. This tradition was started…
- Lifestyle
Ramzan 2025: Must-try trending Iftar menus in Hyderabad
Being a foodie’s paradise, Hyderabad takes iftar to another level every Ramzan. This year is no different, with the city’s food scene coming alive with restaurants offering specially curated iftar menus that…
