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Mosques in Delhi appeal to people to play their role in LG’s campaign to rejuvenate Yamuna

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New Delhi: A message to clean the Yamuna sent out through a campaign led by the Delhi Lt Governor has found resonance with clerics of several mosques, including the Jama Masjid, who appealed to members of the Muslim community to play their role in achieving this goal.
Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena had launched the Yamuna cleanliness drive on February 16 and after inspecting cleaning work at the Qudsiya Ghat, he had said that the target is to rejuvenate the Delhi stretch of the river by June 30.
In view of the LG’s initiative, clerics of several mosques here on Friday appealed to people to clean and rejuvenate the Yamuna, with the Mughal-era Jama Masjid making an announcement over its audio address system.

Mosques at Dwarka and Rohini, the Badwali Masjid at Daryaganj in Old Delhi and a mosque at the site of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, among others, conveyed the meaning and importance of the campaign.
People gather at mosques on Friday for ‘jummah’ prayers.
“After a long period, the government has taken a swift step to clean the Yamuna river. To clean the river, besides the role of the government, support of the people is also needed. Delhi’s LG V K Saxena has got a big stretch of the Yamuna cleaned, and more work is being in that direction,” the Jama Masjid announced.
He has appealed to the people to come forward to achieve this goal so that a good environment and clean water of the Yanuma can be enjoyed, it announced.
At the Badwali Masjid, a cleric told a gathering that the Hindu community considers Yamuna as a holy river, and the Muslim community should also come forward and contribute to its rejuvenation.

The cleric cited the importance of the river and said Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in Delhi and Taj Mahal in Agra near the Yamuna.
Shah Jahah had also commissioned the Jama Masjid in the 17th century, the largest mosque in Delhi.
Jama Masjid’s Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari had recently met the LG in connection with the campaign to clean the Yamuna, officials said.
Officials at the LG’s office had last month said that the efforts to clean the Yamuna will be boosted through wide ranging awareness campaigns, including involving priests to discourage people from throwing waste generated during religious ceremonies into the river.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 5, 2023
China banned most Uyghurs praying in mosques, homes during Eid

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New Delhi: Chinese authorities banned most Uyghurs praying in mosques — and even in their homes — during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in many parts of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, residents and police said, the media reported.
People aged 60 and older were allowed to pray in a local mosque under heavy police surveillance during Eid, Radio Free Asia reported.
Since 2017, China has restricted or banned ethnic customs and religious rituals among the mostly Muslim Uyghurs in an effort to stamp out “religious extremism”, RFA reported.

During this year’s Eid, the most important Muslim holiday, authorities in Xinjiang patrolled city streets and searched houses to prevent people from secretly praying inside their homes, sources said, RFA reported.
An administrative staffer from Yarkowruk town in Akesu Prefecture said one mosque there was open for Eid prayers.
“Our police officers went to the mosque to watch the people,” the employee said. “I don’t know if people needed permission to go to the mosque because I did not go there.”
Likewise, only one mosque was open for Eid prayers in Bulung town, Bay county, an officer at the local police station said, though only residents over 60 years old were allowed to pray if they wanted.
The government issued a notice that people younger than 60 could not pray on the Eid holiday, he added, RFA reported.

Only a dozen Uyghur elders in Bulung attended Eid prayers in a mosque as three police officers and several auxiliary police staffers observed and wrote down the Uyghurs’ names, said the officer from the town’s police station.
“The mosque was open yesterday, and we went there to surveil people,” the police officer said, adding that he told residents under 60 not to go to the mosque.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 28, 2023
Saudi: 20,714 mosques readied for Eid Al-Fitr prayer

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Riyadh: In preparations for the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that 20,714 mosques and outdoor areas across the Kingdom are ready.
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has equipped these sites with the necessary safety measures to ensure a safe environment for worshippers.
The ministry has assigned more than 6,000 observers, both men and women, to monitor mosques and places of prayer and follow up on the operations of maintenance and operating companies.

The ministry called on citizens to communicate with them in the event that anyone monitors or notices something that needs reform in the services provided to mosques.
According to the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, if the Eid falls on a Friday, then it is permissible for those who attend the Eid prayer not to attend the Friday prayer, but rather perform the Dhuhr prayer instead.
However, the ministry advises that it is best to perform Eid prayers and Friday prayers. Those who did not attend the Eid prayer are obliged to perform the Friday prayer.
The ministry issued instructions to the imams to perform the Friday prayer if that coincided with Eid so that those who did not witness the Eid prayer could perform the Friday prayer. But if there is not a sufficient number of worshipers for the Friday prayer, then the Dhuhr prayer is performed.
The ministry confirmed that the call to prayer (Azaan or Adhan) is prescribed only in mosques where Friday prayers are held. The call to prayer is not prescribed for the noon prayer on that day.

Those who attended the Eid prayer must perform the Dhuhr prayer if they did not attend the Friday prayer. The ministry relied on the committee’s fatwa, which states that Friday and Dhuhr prayers are not obligatory to perform the Eid prayer, which is incorrect and wrong.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 19, 2023
Oman restricts use of external loudspeakers in mosques, to impose fine

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Muscat: Oman has issued a new law restricting the use of external loudspeakers in mosques in the Sultanate, which comes into effect on Monday, April 10, local media reported.
The decision issued by the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Dr Mohammad bin Saeed bin Khalfan Al-Maamari, replaced Article (39) of the mosques regulations with a new text that limits the use of external loudspeakers for the call to prayer.
An administrative fine not exceeding 1,000 Omani Riyals (Rs 2,13,263) may be imposed in case of violation of the provisions of mosque regulations.

Opinion of the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman
On April 9, the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Khalili, criticized, on Twitter, the restriction of the imam’s voice inside mosques without the external arenas.
“While some Western capitals open up to the rituals of Islam, the blessed Ramzan prayer is held publicly in public squares. We deeply regret and admire that in some Islamic countries, the institutions responsible for matters of religion issue restrictions on these rituals, so that the voice of the imam is not allowed to go beyond the sanctuary of the mosque,” Sheikh Ahmed Al-Khalili tweeted.
Mufti’s comment came after the issuance of a decision banning external loudspeakers in the mosques of the Sultanate of Oman and imposing a fine on violators.
في حين تنفتح بعض العواصم الغربية على شعائر الإسلام، فتقام علنا صلاة قيام رمضان المبارك في الساحات العامة؛ نأسف ونعجب كثيرا أن يصدر في بعض بلاد الإسلام من المؤسسات المسؤولةِ عن أمور الدين التضييق على هذه الشعائر، بحيث لا يسمح لصوت الإمام أن يتعدى حرم الجامع أو المسجد. pic.twitter.com/db9Kx22W4Q
— أحمد بن حمد الخليلي (@AhmedHAlKhalili) April 9, 2023

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 11, 2023
Div Com Conducts Extensive Visit To Shrines And Mosques, Reviews Conditions

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SRINAGAR: In view of the Holy Month of Ramadan and forthcoming Shab-e-Qadr and Eid ul Fitr, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri conducted an extensive visit of Shrines and Mosques in Srinagar.
He was accompanied by Addl Commissioner Kashmir, Qazi Sarwar, Commissioner SMC & CEO Smart City, Athar Amir; officers of line departments including Power, PHE, R&B, Sanitation, SMC, Waqf Board etc.
During his review of the availability of electric and drinking water facilities, the Div Com instructed the concerned authorities to ensure uninterrupted services for the convenience of devotees who visit the Shrines and Mosques. Additionally, he directed them to illuminate Dargah Hazratbal, Dastageer Sahib Shrine and Imambarah to create a festive ambience. He also urged the Dargah Hazratbal Management Committee and SMC to restore the currently non-functional water fountain in the Shrine’s frontier lawn as soon as possible.
During his review, the Div Com issued instructions for the maintenance of the premises by directing the concerned authorities to perform grass cutting and landscape development, along with repairing the railings. Additionally, he called for a continuous dog catching drive at the Hazratbal Shrine to ensure the safety of visitors and the sanctity of the holy place. He also urged for the renovation works at Dastageer Sahib to be accelerated and for the development of a separate Wazu Khana for women at the Shrine.
During his visit to the Imambarah Zadibal, the Divisional Commissioner was informed by the Committee about the need for expanding the premises and addressing issues related to road widening, and he was requested to intervene in this matter. Additionally, the Div Com issued immediate directives to the PDD and PHE officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and drinking water to the Imambarah.
Bidhuri during the visit paid obeisance at Dastageer Sahib Shrine & Imambarah Zadibal during which he prayed for peace & prosperity of Kashmir. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 29, 2023
Saudi Arabia: 120 prayer areas prepared in Grand Mosque’s new expansion

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Riyadh: At least 120 prayer areas in the new Saudi expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah are prepared to ensure a comfortable visit for pilgrims during the holy month of Ramzan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
This comes as the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque are preparing several plans to facilitate the movement of visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah in the third Saudi expansion.
There are 120 prayer areas equipped with a field services system and human cadres in the new expansion.
The presidency has allocated a number of doors for entry and exit.
From the north side, worshippers can enter the prayer area through gates; 104; 106; 112; 173; 175; and 176 and from the western side, gates 114. 116; 119; 121; And 123 will remain open, so are gates 162; 165; and 169 from the east side.
Walid Al-Masoudi, Director of the General Administration for the third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque, said that the dedicated doors facilitate the arrival of worshipers and help them on their way to the prayer rooms on the ground and first floors.
The roof level will be used for the first time, and in the event that the interior spaces of the Grand Mosque are full, the northern and western courtyards and parts of the service buildings will be used as it expands to accommodate more visitors.
The presidency also provides basic services in all available places, such as 72 toilets for people with special needs.

Moreover, 675 marble stations (mashrabiya), 362 escalators and 26 elevators are available for pilgrims and worshipers to facilitate movement around the mosque.
All prayer areas of the mosque were provided with 22,000 carpets and more than 12,000 containers of Zamzam water.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 29, 2023
Photos: Taraweeh prayers at various mosques in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: During the holy month of Ramzan, Muslims in Hyderabad offer Taraweeh prayers in various mosques across the city. It is a special prayer that is offered after the Isha prayer during the holy month.
Some of the popularly known mosques in Hyderabad that attract large congregations for Taraweeh prayers include Makkah Masjid, Chowk Ke Masjid, Darul-Aman Function Hall, Qutub Shahi Masjid and Shahi Masjid.
Taraweeh prayers at Shahi Masjid, Public garden
Taraweeh prayers at Shahi Masjid, Public garden
Taraweeh prayers at Qutub Shahi Masjid
Taraweeh prayers at Qutub Shahi Masjid
Taraweeh prayers at Darul-Aman Function Hall
Taraweeh prayers at Darul-Aman Function Hall
Taraweeh prayers at Chowk Ke Masjid
Taraweeh prayers at Chowk Ke Masjid
Taraweeh prayers at Makkah Masjid
Hyderabad Makkah Masjid Taraweeh prayer
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March 27, 2023
Saudi: Permits not needed for prayer at two holy mosques in last 10 days of Ramzan

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said that it is not required to obtain a permit to pray in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramzan, local media reported.
The Beneficiary Care Service Department under the ministry made this announcement through its official Twitter account in response to inquiries in this regard.
The statement clarified that worshippers do not need to obtain a permit to offer prayers at the two holy mosques with the condition that they do not have a COVID-19 infection or contact with a person infected with the virus.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Haj revealed that a permit is mandatory for performing Umrah or visiting Rawda Sharif, and if a person is not confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 or has been in contact with an infected person, they can get a permit for the same through Nusuk application or Tawakalna application.
For those who plan to observe Itekaf during the last ten days of Ramzan, registration is open and will continue until the tenth of Ramzan, according to the statement of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
This year, Ramzan is expected to start on March 23 in the UAE, but the exact date is likely to be announced by the moon sighting committee on the night of March 22.
Eid-Al-Fitr is expected to be on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Eid holidays will be from Ramzan 29 until Shawwal 3 – based on the Islamic calendar. The exact date of the start of Ramzan and Eid-Al-Fitr will be confirmed closer to the date, based on the moon-sighting tradition.

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March 21, 2023
Saudi Arabia: Tracking bracelets for children at two holy mosques

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Riyadh: In a smart initiative, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has prepared tracking bracelets for children of worshippers and pilgrims from getting lost in Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The initiative was unveiled in the run-up to Ramzan and is set to begin later next week.. The tracking bracelets are provided free of charge with the child’s name and the contact numbers of the family.
The initiative was launched by Hadiyah, a Saudi non-governmental charity, which is run by kindergarten specialists and operates a subsidiary center for the care of missing children in cooperation with the Haj security forces.
How to order the bracelet?
Bracelets are distributed free of charge to children when they arrive or visit with their families at the association’s headquarters, which are close to the site of the two holy mosques.
The association’s offices are close to the two holy mosques and receive all those who wish to benefit from this service, on the fourth floor at the main office of the Makkah Construction and Development Company
🕋 خدمة مجانية في الحرم المكي ” أساور يد للأطفال ” تُسهل التعرف عليهم عند الضياع (لا سمح الله)👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/v0g2mrhTLT
— عبدالله السويلم (@_al_suwailem) January 25, 2023
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March 18, 2023
Hyderabad: Ahead of Ramzan, officials directed to take up repairs near mosques

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Hyderabad: The State government has directed the officials concerned to take adequate measures for the celebration of the ensuing holy month of Ramzan which begins on March 23 and instructed them that the arrangements should be put in place for the convenience of people in the twin cities.
Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav held a review meeting with officials at his office here on Thursday. Home Minister Mahmood Ali, Telangana State Waqf Board Chairman Masiullah Khan, Haj Committee Chairman Saleem, Waqf Board CEO Khaja Moinuddin, senior officials from GHMC, Waterworks, Electrical and Sanitary departments were present in the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav said that the people had been celebrating the festivals on a happy note since the formation of Telangana State and the State government was making adequate arrangements for all the festivals.
During the meeting, officials were directed to take up the road repair, sanitation and lighting arrangement works near mosques to ensure that people may not face any inconvenience during the holy month of Ramzan.
Directions were also issued to the concerned department to ensure uninterrupted water and power supply during the holy month.
Responding to the issue of stray dog menace, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav asked the GHMC officials to conduct a special drive and to resolve the problem immediately.
As the Iftar parties are organized regularly in the mosques, the dust bins should be arranged adequately and the garbage should be cleared from time to time under the supervision of sanitary officers, the Minister added.

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March 16, 2023