News for 'Ramadan'

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Salah is still in doubt for Egypt's opening match in Group A on June 15 against Uruguay in Ekaterinburg after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final for Liverpool late last month.

Centre declares ceasefire in J&K during Ramzan

Centre declares ceasefire in J&K during Ramzan

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The security forces, however, reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people.

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

"Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Image: Omar Abdullah pardons shoe-thrower

Image: Omar Abdullah pardons shoe-thrower

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has pardoned the policeman who hurled a shoe at him during the Independence Day celebrations on Sunday.

Pak players accused of ball-tampering, misconduct

Pak players accused of ball-tampering, misconduct

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Pacer Sohail Tanvir is among the six Pakistani players banned from playing at a ground in Karachi after being charged with ball-tampering and abusing the umpires during a Ramadan festival Twenty20 match. Officials confirmed that Tanvir, Ahmed Shahzed, Sohail Khan, Javed Qadeer, who have all played for the national team, and Tanveer Ahmed and Nadeem Sheikh, have been banned from playing any matches at the famous Karachi Gymkhana ground.

Obama hosts iftaar at White House

Obama hosts iftaar at White House

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

US President Barack Obama praised Islam and American Muslims during an Iftaar party hosted by him at the White House. He said he was committed to building a better relationship between the country and the Muslim world.

Kuwait foils Qaeda attack on US base

Kuwait foils Qaeda attack on US base

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Kuwait has thwarted a terror attack against United States military base with the arrest of six suspected militants linked to the Al-Qaeda who allegedly planned to attack during the month of Ramadan, the authorities said.

Chiranjeevi recites Arabic to woo Muslim voters

Chiranjeevi recites Arabic to woo Muslim voters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Film-star-turned-politician Chiranjeevi used the occasion of Ramadan to woo the sizeable Muslim votebank in the state. He took this opportunity to stress on his commitment to secularism and respect for all religions. Welcoming former Telugu Desam Party legislator from Kadapa Khaleel Basha, along with hundreds of his supporters, to his party Praja Rajyam, Chiranjeevi recalled his close association with the minority community.

Bangladesh PM condemns Dhaka attack

Bangladesh PM condemns Dhaka attack

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Condemning the attack, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "What kind of humans are these, who are killing other humans during (the holy month of) Ramzan? They don't have any religion."

20 killed, several injured in stampede in Karachi

20 killed, several injured in stampede in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

At least 20 people, most of them women and children, were killed and several others injured in a stampede in Karachi on Monday when a trader was distributing free ration.

Talks between Hamas and Fatah postponed

Talks between Hamas and Fatah postponed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The reconciliatory talks between rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, scheduled to be held on Tuesday in Egypt, have been postponed for one month, official MENA news agency said.

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Secretary of the Legal and Human Rights Department of the Congress party KC Mittal confirmed the development, stating that a complaint will be filed over the PM's "deplorable" statement during his address.

Top separatist leaders released in Kashmir

Top separatist leaders released in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday evening released chairman of the hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Mohammad Yaseen Malik and chairman of moderate faction of Hurriyat Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.They were arrested ahead of their march to Lal Chowk last month. Geelani was taken to a hospital in Srinagar on Monday evening, after he complained of sickness in police custody.

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting and holy month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The worst-affected Sindh province reported 90 new coronavirus cases, taking the provincial tally to 357. The new cases have been detected in pilgrims who returned from Iran and have been quarantined in Sukkur, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh health department.

Explosions rock Medina, Qatif, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Explosions rock Medina, Qatif, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Three suicide bombers struck in Saudi Arabia on Monday, including a shocking attack at Islam's second holiest site, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, where four security guards were killed.

Now, guidelines for Muslim astronauts

Now, guidelines for Muslim astronauts

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Malaysia's first astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, a practicing Muslim, is scheduled for launch on Wednesday aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for an eight-day stay aboard the International Space Station.

Peace prevails in Kashmir Valley

Peace prevails in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

State government offices, banks, educational institutions and business establishments also re-opened on Tuesday morning, as authorities withdrew the curfew restrictions. However, normal activity started petering out early in response to the call given by the co-ordination committee, which had asked shopkeepers to down their shutters at 1600 hours IST.

India for Palestinian unity

India for Palestinian unity

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

India has urged Palestinians to unite to realise their goal of an independent state amidst the growing wedge between rival Hamas and Fatah factions.

Recent blasts that shook the country

Recent blasts that shook the country

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Following is a chronology of some recent major bomb blasts in the country:

IM e-mail warns of more attacks

IM e-mail warns of more attacks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

It does not rule out kidnapping and ransom either.

Bring permanent truce in J&K: Pak

Bring permanent truce in J&K: Pak

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Pakistan on Wednesday night suggested there should be a permanent ceasefire between Indian authorities and militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sharif may return by mid-September

Sharif may return by mid-September

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

"They say that I should return before the beginning of month of Ramadan. I think it's about maybe two or three weeks away," Sharif, who recently won a Supreme Court order to return home, said in an interview to PBS in London over the weekend.

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari and Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque Mufti Mukarram Ahmed also said the moon was sighted and the fasting will start from Saturday. They appealed to Muslims to perform all rituals and prayers at home during Ramzan while adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms.

US mosques ask for aid

US mosques ask for aid

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Worshippers who gathered for evening Ramadan prayers at mosques across the United States were urged to pray and donate money to victims of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck India, Pakistan and Afghanistan early Saturday

Saudi king's amnesty: 120 Indians freed from jails

Saudi king's amnesty: 120 Indians freed from jails

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

More than 11,000 prisoners, including 120 Indians, held in Saudi Arabian jails for petty crimes, have been released over the last three months under two amnesties declared by King Abdullah.

PoK quake: A year later, more prayers, promises

PoK quake: A year later, more prayers, promises

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

US has expressed heartfelt prayers and reiterated its commitment to work with Islamabad for a 'hopeful and prosperous' future.

India to build cardiac surgery centre in Gaza

India to build cardiac surgery centre in Gaza

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Describing India as a 'true friend' of the Palestinian masses, Ramadan said, "The construction will do a world of good for the distressed Palestinian people."

Pakistan is playing with fire

Pakistan is playing with fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) points out.

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City after Friday prayers left 27 dead, according to news agent AFP.

A date at Eden Gardens

A date at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Pakistan and India will play an ODI to commemorate the BCCI's Platinum jubilee celebrations.

Sugar ban sours Wagah trade

Sugar ban sours Wagah trade

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The bond between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir aka 'Chacha Chicago' blossomed during the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan and has only grown stronger since then. Such is the attachment that Bashir has flown to Manchester from Chicago (approximately 6000 kms) for Sunday's high-octane Indo-Pak contest without a match ticket.

World's most expensive car tyres sold for Rs 4 crore!

World's most expensive car tyres sold for Rs 4 crore!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The first and only set of tyres of this kind, the gold-plated tyres were developed by Z Tyres in Dubai.

52 killed in twin suicide blasts in northwest Pakistan

52 killed in twin suicide blasts in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

At least 52 people were killed when twin suicide bombings ripped through a town in northwest Pakistan's restive tribal belt on Friday in a sudden surge in violence against the minority Shia community.