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India Gazette
7 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
"Preparations for Eid Al-Adha have been done": J-K Waqf Board
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 2 (ANI): BJP leader and Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi, on Monday assured that comprehensive preparations are in place with the support of security forces and civil administration for the upcoming Eid-al-Adha festival. Speaking to ANI, Andrabi emphasised the importance of communal harmony and cautioned against posting ritual images on social media, warning that such actions can foster societal divisions. 'The security is present here along with all the officers of the civil administration. A meeting was held with them to tell them that the preparations for Eid Al-Adha have been done. It is not possible in the absence of security and civil discussed a lot of topics here in the meeting. Some people post photos of rituals on social media, which creates division in society. This should not happen,' the BJP leader said. Meanwhile, Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali issued a comprehensive 12-point advisory on Monday to ensure the festival is observed with hygiene, respect, and social responsibility. Speaking to ANI, Mahali said, 'A 12-point advisory has been issued for Eid-Ul-Adha, where Muslims are advised that while performing the ritual of sacrifice, please maintain hygiene and cleanliness. The ritual should be done on designated spots, not on roadsides or streets.' The Imam also requested that no videos or photos of the sacrificial ritual be taken or uploaded to social media. Eidagh Imam Mahali added, 'No video or photo of the sacrificial ritual should be taken or uploaded to social media. Distribute one part of the sacrificed animal among the poor and needy... Pray for the safety of your family and the soldiers protecting our nation on the border...' The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha is the second Islamic festival of the year and follows Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The date changes every year, as it's based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. (ANI)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP takes Tiranga rally to Pahalgam, thousands march in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: BJP took Thursday its Tiranga Yatra to Pahalgam, the touristy town in south Kashmir where a terrorist attack killed 26 people on April 22 and triggered India's May 7 airstrikes on terrorism-tied sites in Pakistan and PoK under . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A separate rally was held at Srinagar's Lal Chowk, a symbolic location long associated with nationalist displays, with BJP workers waving the Tricolour, voicing support for armed forces and PM Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor's success. In Pahalgam, the rally saw participation from local hoteliers and ponywallahs. Led by BJP's Sofi Yousuf, many participants carried the Tricolour while riding horses through the popular resort town. The Srinagar rally began at Sher-e-Kashmir Park and ended at the iconic Clock Tower in Lal Chowk. 'It was a powerful demonstration of patriotism and solidarity with the armed forces,' BJP said in a statement, claiming thousands joined the march. Addressing the gathering, BJP spokesperson and J&K Waqf Board chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi called the rally a tribute to security forces for dismantling terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. 'This rally is an expression of our love for the nation,' she said. Andrabi warned of 'strict action' against Pakistan if any terrorist strike occurred in Kashmir following the pause in Indo-Pak military action.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
J&K Waqf Board hands over appointment letter to brother of local killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Srinagar: J&K Waqf Board Chairperson, Darakhshan Andrabi, handed over the appointment letter to the brother of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the pony wallah, who was killed by terrorists in the Pahalgam attack while he tried to save tourists. Speaking to reporters, Andrabi said that the next of kin of Adil has been provided the job letter to honour the sacrifice of the horse ride operator. 'His sacrifice will always be remembered,' Andrabi said. Eye-witnesses claimed Syed Adil Hussain had a scuffle with the terrorists when he asked them why they were killing innocent people. They further claimed that he tried to snatch the weapons of one terrorist but was shot dead during the scuffle. At least 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local, were killed on April 22 by the terrorists in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam. The nation was outraged by the terror attack. In his first reaction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the terrorists, their handlers and backers would he chased and hunted down to the ends of the earth. After a meeting with the Defence Minister, National Security Advisor, Chief of Defence Services (CDS), three chiefs of Army, Navy and the Air Force, the Prime Minister announced that the armed forces had been given free hand to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack by deciding the timing, target and the magnitude of the response against the terrorists, true backers and handlers. On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a 40-minute-long meeting with the Prime Minister. The Defence Minister met PM Modi after he received a detailed briefing by the CDS on the preparedness of the country's armed forces to meet any eventuality. J&K L-G also held a security review meeting with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in Srinagar a few days ago, and asked the Army to use whatever force is required to hunt down the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, to send a powerful message to terrorists, their Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and sympathisers, security forces continue demolition of the houses of terrorists. Last Friday, two houses belonging to Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh were demolished in the Tral and Bijbehara areas. Both these terrorists were part of the LeT terrorist group involved in the Pahalgam killings. Security forces have so far demolished the houses of 10 terrorists, who are reportedly still active in the Kashmir Valley. On Monday, the J&K Assembly unanimously condemned the dastardly terrorist attack and passed a resolution on this.
