News for 'iftaar'

How Ramzan Fasts Are Broken Around the World

How Ramzan Fasts Are Broken Around the World

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

When Muslims around the world observing Ramzan break their fasts, they usually choose food they most like to eat. Have a peek at the variation in iftaar meals across the globe.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

Empty stadiums! Pakistan exit ends Champions Trophy fever

Empty stadiums! Pakistan exit ends Champions Trophy fever

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan has seen a decline in attendance following the early exit of the Pakistani cricket team and the start of Ramadan.

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace. It is in this spirit that we come together tonight for Iftaar, the traditional Ramadan meal that breaks the daily fast,'

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.

Not attending Sonia's iftaar for Raj Bhawan march, says Lalu

Not attending Sonia's iftaar for Raj Bhawan march, says Lalu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday rejected reports that he was not attending 'iftaar' party hosted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on July 13 over differences cropping up between the two parties.

BSF jawans killed while buying bread for iftaar

BSF jawans killed while buying bread for iftaar

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The terrorists pumped bullets into the two troopers at close range before disappearing into the bylanes of the congested locality

First Look: Bush hosts Iftaar party

First Look: Bush hosts Iftaar party

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

President Bush's guests in the State Dining Room last night included Muslim citizens of America and ambassadors of Islamic nations

Sania Mirza's Awesome Iftar Spread

Sania Mirza's Awesome Iftar Spread

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tennis legend Sania Mirza has been tempting us with her iftar spread and was seen relishing a feast with son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

Trolled on social media, Army deletes Iftar party tweet

Trolled on social media, Army deletes Iftar party tweet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

The now-deleted tweet on the Twitter handle of PRO Defence Jammu read "keeping alive the traditions of secularism, an Iftaar was organized by the Indian Army at Arnora in Doda district".

Iftaar special! How to make Haleem and Shami Kebab

Iftaar special! How to make Haleem and Shami Kebab

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sunday's yatra proved that it needs both the maturity of locals as well as the police doing their duty, to ensure that a religious procession doesn't turn ugly.

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

Rediff.com23 May 2020

With mosques shut, workers and daily wage workers are left to fend for themselves, underscoring once again the magnitude of the crisis of unemployment and poverty triggered by the lockdown, which began on March 25 to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Religion is not just about following one's own path but also respecting those believing in other religions, Kumar said.

How Rahul Gandhi's constituency reacts to his LS disqualification

How Rahul Gandhi's constituency reacts to his LS disqualification

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

On the third day after Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Wayanad seat, Youth Congress was organising a night march.

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'When Fadnavis takes our help, it was sabka saath.' 'But when we support his rival, the latter is branded as appeasing Muslims.'

Srinagar: Carpets laid for 1.6 km to host 'longest iftar party'

Srinagar: Carpets laid for 1.6 km to host 'longest iftar party'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

A group of young men claimed to have hosted Asia's longest iftaar spread at the banks of scenic Dal lake.

Salman Khan's Top 10 Hugs

Salman Khan's Top 10 Hugs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

From bad boy to the most hug-friendly star in Bollywood, this is quite the turnaround for this superstar.

WB: 400 sick with food poisoning, two children die

WB: 400 sick with food poisoning, two children die

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Two children died and over 400 others were hospitalised after eating food at an iftaar party in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, Minister of State for Health Chandrima Bhattacharya said on Tuesday.

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.

Sanjay Dutt, Kangna's Knock Out party!

Sanjay Dutt, Kangna's Knock Out party!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

"All your queries would be answered at an appropriate time," he told journalists.

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The killing of a Rajput driver by a terrorist has generated a sense of fear and uncertainty among members of the tiny community in Kakran village in Kulgam district who have stayed on in Kashmir Valley despite decades of militancy but are now considering leaving for a safer place.

PIX: Pooja, Bhumi, Mouni stun in lovely Eid outfits!

PIX: Pooja, Bhumi, Mouni stun in lovely Eid outfits!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

When the stars went traditional.

'Exit polls a 'nautanki', truth will be out on May 23'

'Exit polls a 'nautanki', truth will be out on May 23'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Exit polls on Sunday forecast another term for Modi, with some of them projecting that the NDA will get over 300 seats to comfortably cross the majority mark of 272 in the Lok Sabha.

Cop beats up 80-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan for eating during Ramazan

Cop beats up 80-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan for eating during Ramazan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Locals drove Das to a hospital in nearby Mirpur Mathelo where he was treated for his wounds.

Ramzan2018: What is in your Iftar spread?

Ramzan2018: What is in your Iftar spread?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Ramzan Recipes: Dahi Kebabs, Sheer Pira

Ramzan Recipes: Dahi Kebabs, Sheer Pira

Rediff.com5 May 2021

These dishes are perfect for either a fasting or a feasting menu.

Sanjay, Kareena's kind gesture

Sanjay, Kareena's kind gesture

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

RSS leader: 'Gosht' is cow meat, Quran prohibits eating it

RSS leader: 'Gosht' is cow meat, Quran prohibits eating it

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'In Mecca and Medina, cow slaughter is not allowed'

Ramzan Recipe: Ever made Murg Kasuri Kebab?

Ramzan Recipe: Ever made Murg Kasuri Kebab?

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Kasuri methi is a delicate, signature spice that adds special zest to these two kebab recipes that will jazz up your lockdown iftaar.

'Salman-SRK patch up means extra crores for Rohit Shetty'

'Salman-SRK patch up means extra crores for Rohit Shetty'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

You had been eating sehri in the morning and iftar in the evening for the past month, fasting for nearly 12 hours in between. Now that you are switching back to your old lifestyle, you'll need to follow a few guidelines to get your body back on course, advises nutritionist Ryan Fernando.

PM appeals to maintain communal harmony, peace at all cost

PM appeals to maintain communal harmony, peace at all cost

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Decrying rumours about attacks on people from North-East living in other states, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made an appeal to remain vigilant and maintain peace at any cost.

Islam has always been part of US family: Obama

Islam has always been part of US family: Obama

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Welcoming guests at the annual White House Iftaar party, US President Barack Obama said, Islam has always been part of the American family and Muslim Americans have long contributed to the strength and character of our country in all walks of life.

What's in a name? Plenty, if you are in the Mumbai mafia!

What's in a name? Plenty, if you are in the Mumbai mafia!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Ever heard of Mohaamed Iqbal Memon, Rajendra Nikalje and Salim Kuttanelur? Probably not, because these men are more popularly (or notoriously) known as Iqbal Mirchi, Chhota Rajan and Salim Kutta respectively. All of them are dreaded gangsters of the Mumbai underworld. All of them are better known by the funny or strange monikers they have acquired over the course of their criminal careers.

Keeping and breaking the fast with a cannon blast

Keeping and breaking the fast with a cannon blast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

As the deafening sound of a canon echoes across nearly forty villages in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, thousands of faithful Muslims break their day-long fast and participate in Iftaar.The canon, perched atop xxxxx, has been faithfully marking the time to start and end the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for hundreds of years. When locals hear the first boom in the wee hours of morning, they know it is time for Sehri.

'Bihar ki beti' has been nominated to lose: Nitish

'Bihar ki beti' has been nominated to lose: Nitish

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Bihar CM says there's no question of going back on supporting Kovind.

No nuclear tit-for-tat policy against India: Pak

No nuclear tit-for-tat policy against India: Pak

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Pakistan does not have to follow a tit-for-tat policy in the event of fresh nuclear tests by India as it is capable of protecting its own interests, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said."We do not have to follow a tit-for-tat policy. We have to do what is in Pakistan's interest," Qureshi said. India's nuclear tests in May 1998 were followed closely by atomic tests by Pakistan. Since then, both countries have maintained a moratorium on further tests.