Jama Masjid
- India
Ahead of Friday prayers, security heightened at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal
As Sambhal continues to be on edge following recent developments, security has been significantly bolstered around the Shahi Jama Masjid. The precautionary measures come after a survey was conducted at the mosque…
- Hyderabad
Babri judgment emboldened Hindutva groups to target mosques: Owaisi
Hyderabad: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Wednesday that the Babri Masjid judgment has emboldened Hindutva groups to target Muslim places of worship across India. The Hyderabad MP cited the case of…
- India
Petition filed claiming Sambhal’s Jama masjid built on temple, survey ordered
The Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district is making headlines with a Supreme Court lawyer arguing the mosque is built on the remains of a temple. A petition was filed by…
- India
DU students celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Jama Masjid, promote communal harmony
New Delhi: Several students from the Delhi University celebrated Rakhsha Bandhan by tying rakhi to passersby, including Muslim men, women and children at old Delhi’s Jama Masjid on Monday. The event ‘Saampradaayik…
- Kashmir
Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid 6th time in a row
Srinagar: Local authorities refused to allow Eid prayers on Monday at the historic Jama Masjid in the old city for the sixth year time in a row, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid said…
- India
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated across Delhi
New Delhi: Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across the national capital offered prayers at mosques and Eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of…
- India
Saudi Arabia hosts grand Iftar banquet at India’s largest mosque
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has hosted a grand Iftar banquet at the Jama Masjid, located in New Delhi, which holds the title of the largest mosque in India,…
- India
Hope the court upholds justice for Mirwaiz’s rights: Srinagar Jamia Masjid committee
Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid — the managing body of the grand mosque here — Friday expressed hope the judiciary would uphold justice and ensure the restoration of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s religious…
- Delhi
Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid declares son as his ‘successor’
New Delhi: The incumbent Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Sunday declared his son “as his successor” in a ‘dastarbandi’ (investiture) ceremony held the courtyard of the grand…
- India
Agra court rejects Muslim side’s plea in case against Jama Masjid
A local court in Agra on Wednesday, January 17, dismissed the Muslim side’s petition against a case in which claims were made that idols of Lord Keshavdev were buried under the steps…
- India
HC commends MCD, Delhi Police for swift action in repossessing Jama Masjid parks
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has lauded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Police for their prompt efforts in reclaiming the possession of two public parks adjacent to Jama…
- India
Gaza bombing: Jama Masjid’s Imam criticises Muslim world
New Delhi: Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday said the Muslim world has not lived up to its responsibilities in the Israel-Palestine conflict and urged Prime Minister…
- Delhi
HC slams Delhi civic body for locking parks’ gates next to Jama Masjid
New Delhi: Open spaces and green cover provide the much-needed breathing zones for people when they are grappling with the hazardous scenario of ever increasing pollution and the move to lock the…
- Delhi
G20 Summit: Jama Masjid area decorated with flowers, bright umbrellas
Delhi: As New Delhi gears up to host the G20 summit, the area close to Jama Masjid has been decorated with flowers creating ‘tricolour’, and with bright umbrellas. The area around Jama…
- India
Listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of country’s Muslims: Jama Masjid Shahi Imam to PM
New Delhi: Jama Masjid’s Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday expressed concerns over the “storm of hatred” in the country, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to listen to the ‘Mann…
