SRINAGAR: At least 20 Umrah pilgrims were killed and 29 injured after a bus crashed in southwest of Saudi Arabia and burst into flames on Monday, Dubai-based Gulf News reported.
The passenger bus crashed into a bridge after the vehicle’s breaks failed, overturned, and caught fire, killing 20 and injuring 29.
The victims were on their way to Mecca to perform Umrah.
Teams from the Red Crescent Authority and Saudi civil defence arrived quickly at the scene of the accident and roped off the area, reported Gulf News. The injured have been taken to local medical facilities for treatment.
Mumbai: Known for his soulful voice and introspective lyrics, Lucky Ali is all set to perform at a concert in Hyderabad today, and fans are eagerly awaiting his performance. The singer will be performing live at Hitex Exhibition Center and the event is expected to attract hundreds of fans from all over the city.
In a recent video that has surfaced online, Lucky Ali can be seen speaking about his favorite places in the world. In conversation with Curly Tales’ host Kamiya Jani, Lucky Ali revealed that his top picks are the holy cities of Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia despite having traveled to numerous countries and performed at countless venues across the globe. Watch the video below.
Lucky Ali aka Maqsood Mehmood Ali visited Madina in October last year with his daughter Tasmiyah and gave his fans glimpses of their trip. Taking to Instagram, Lucky posted a picture and also a video as they travelled to the city in a bullet train.
Lucky Ali is one yesteryear singer who had carved a niche for himself in the Indie pop genre during the 90s – early 2000’s and is still loved by millions. Although he has been away from Bollywood for quite some time now, he still manages to sooth one’s soul with impromptu gigs, albums and concerts.
As Lucky takes the stage in Hyderabad tonight, fans can expect to be treated to his heart-touching voice in songs like O Sanam, Tere Mere Saath, Jaane Kya Dhoondta Hai, and Mausam, among many others.
Mufti Sahaab Doing Well, Nothing to Worry About His Health: Mufti Ishaaq Nazki
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Srinagar, Feb 10 (GNS): Clearing the looming confusion over the health of Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi, one of the known scholars’ of Kashmir who is currently in Mecca to perform Umrah, his close associates on Friday said the scholar is doing well and there was absolutely nothing to worry about his overall health condition.
As per GNS, a photo of Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi was widely shared on social media platforms, showing blood stains on his clothes, while at a hospital somewhere at Mecca.
The circulated photo plunged the people, especially back home, into deep anguish and despair about his health.
To allay the apprehensions, people close to Mufti Muzaffar Qasmi said that the photo was taken instantly as the scholar had suffered minor injuries after getting hit by a car in Mecca on Friday.
“Mufti Sahaab is currently at his allotted hotel and there is nothing to worry about his health condition”, Mufti Ishaaq Nazki told GNS.
Meanwhile, the people close to Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi have urged the people to delete the photo and also restrain from sharing it to avoid the anguish among the people. (GNS)
SRINAGAR: Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi was injured after a car hit him in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca on Friday.
Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi
Clearing the looming confusion over the health of Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi, one of the known scholars’ of Kashmir who is currently in Mecca to perform Umrah, his close associates on Friday said the scholar is doing well and there was absolutely nothing to worry about his overall health condition.
A photo of Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi was widely shared on social media platforms, showing blood stains on his clothes, while at a hospital somewhere at Mecca.
The circulated photo plunged the people, especially back home, into deep anguish and despair about his health.
To allay the apprehensions, people close to Mufti Muzaffar Qasmi said that the photo was taken instantly as the scholar had suffered minor injuries after getting hit by a car in Mecca on Friday.
“Mufti Sahaab is currently at his allotted hotel and there is nothing to worry about his health condition,” news agency GNS quoted Mufti Ishaaq Nazki as having said.
Meanwhile, the people close to Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi have urged the people to delete the photo and also restrain from sharing it to avoid the anguish among the people.
Hyderabad: The officials of the State Minorities Welfare Department along with the local public representatives visited the Mecca Masjid and inspected the renovation and conservation works on Thursday.
B Shafiullah, Director Minorities Welfare along with the Charminar MLA Mumtaz Ahmed Khan and other officials reviewed the progress of the work and directed the officials to complete it at the earliest.
They also reviewed the preparatory works for the month of Ramadan.
District Minority Welfare Officer Hyderabad Mohammed Ilyas and other officials of Archaeological and Minorities Welfare Department were present during the visit.
Shafiullah informed that modern machinery will be used to save time. He took stock of various restoration works being taken up and instructed the officials to come up with an action plan and complete the restoration work, illumination and electrical works.
