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India Gazette
3 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Pray for safety, security of our country and Army personnel": Lucknow Eidgah Imam appeals to Muslims ahead of Eid-al-Adha
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 6 (ANI): Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, on Friday, appealed to the Muslim community to pray for the safety and security of the country and the Army personnel ahead of the Eid-al-Adha festival on June 7. Speaking with ANI, Maulana Mahali also urged the Community to follow the 12-point advisory issued ahead of the sacred festival. 'Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 7. In this regard, the Islamic Centre of India has issued a 12-point advisory in which Muslims are asked not to sacrifice animals forbidden by the law. During sacrifice, hygiene should be maintained. The blood of the animal should not be disposed of in any public place,' he said. 'While offering a sacrifice, no photos or videos should be taken or uploaded to social media. We have also appealed to the Muslim community to also pray for the safety and security of our country and the Army personnel,' the Lucknow Eidgah Imam said. On June 2, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali issued a comprehensive 12-point advisory 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.' He further stressed that the blood of the sacrificed animal should not be shed into drains but buried in raw soil so it acts as fertiliser for plants. 'The blood should not be shed in the drains. It should be buried in raw soil so that it acts as a fertiliser for plants,' he told. The Imam also requested that no videos or photos of the sacrificial ritual be taken or uploaded to social media. The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar 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. Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 days ago
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- 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
02-06-2025
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- Time of India
'Maintain cleanliness, avoid sharing ritual videos': Eidgah Imam issues 12-point Eid-Ul-Adha advisory
NEW DELHI: Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a 12-point advisory for Muslims preparing to celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha in 2025. The advisory focuses on maintaining hygiene, respect, and social responsibility during the festival's observance, particularly concerning the ritual sacrifice. "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," said Mahali. "The blood should not be shed in the drains. It should be buried in raw soil so that it acts as a fertiliser for plants," he further explained. "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 Imam added. Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is the second major Islamic celebration of the year, following Eid al-Fitr, which marks Ramadan's conclusion. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The date varies annually due to the Islamic lunar calendar being shorter than the Gregorian calendar. The celebration commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. According to the Quran, Ibrahim was prepared to sacrifice his son when a heavenly voice intervened, allowing for an alternative sacrifice. In the Old Testament, a ram becomes the substitute sacrifice. Muslims today honor this act of obedience through the symbolic sacrifice of an animal, typically a lamb, goat, cow, or camel. The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three portions, shared equally among family, friends, and those in need. In the Indian subcontinent, the festival is known as Bakr-Id, referring to the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. Indians celebrate this festival with traditional enthusiasm and joy. The celebration typically involves Muslims wearing new clothes and attending open-air prayer meetings. They consider it their duty to ensure all Muslims can enjoy a meat-based meal during this holiday.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- The Hindu
Woman dies in accident caused by underage driver in Coimbatore; vehicle owner arrested
The Coimbatore City Police have arrested the owner of a mini goods carrier after his nephew aged 17 knocked down three persons and one of them died in hospital. The police said that Pilotraj, 46, who owns a rice store at Chinniyampalayam, was arrested based on a complaint lodged by C. Mahali, 55, from Ambedkar Nagar in the locality. The accident took place around 8.45 p.m. on May Tuesday when Mr. Mahali, his wife M. Selvi, 49, and another woman Rangammal, 57, were walking along the side of Avinashi Road. Pilotraj's nephew drove the mini goods carrier and the vehicle knocked down the three persons. The two women sustained head injuries while Mr. Mahali, who works in the housekeeping section of a company at Arasur, suffered minor injuries. They were admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The Traffic Investigation Wing (TIW - East) registered a case against Pilotraj and his nephew under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act. The police altered the Sections after Selvi, who worked in the housekeeping section of an eye hospital, died without responding to treatment on Thursday. S. Amutha, Inspector of TIW West (in-charge of East), said Pilotraj was arrested for allowing the minor boy to drive the vehicle and leading to the fatal accident. Pilotraj was produced before a court on Thursday and the magistrate remanded him in judicial custody for 15 days.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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- Yahoo
CMZoo mourns passing of 22-year-old giraffe
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is mourning the passing of one of its beloved giraffes, Mahali, who was the second-oldest giraffe in the nation. According to CMZoo, Mahali was humanely euthanized on Thursday, April 10, due to age-related decline. At 22 years old, CMZoo said Mahali was the second-oldest male reticulated giraffe in Association of Zoos and Aquariums facilities in the country. 'Mahali changed the way we think about caring for aging giraffe,' said Rick Hester, CMZoo animal behaviors curator. 'It's not often you have the opportunity to work with a male giraffe this old, and once we understood each other, we could try all sorts of accommodations to help him age comfortably.' According to CMZoo, Mahali helped zoo staff further their education in caring for an aging giraffe, as some things that worked for other giraffes didn't work for Mahali as he got older. 'Mahali had special needs, and what worked for the rest of the herd wasn't working for him as he aged, so we worked to find the right nuance for Mahali,' Hester said. 'When we were together, we were really focused on each other, and Mahali responded well for many years.' Through training and specialized care, CMZoo said it got many extra years with Mahali, allowing him to continue socializing with his herd, eating well, and greeting guests of the zoo. Some of that specialized care came in the form of orthopedic shoes glued to his hooves to help him move around. CMZoo said thanks to Mahali's dedicated team, he spent many of his golden years enjoying quality health and happiness at the zoo. 'He had a great last day,' said Jason Bredahl, CMZoo curator of animal environments and former giraffe animal care manager. Jason was present for Mahali's entire life, the zoo said. 'He went out into the yard with an enthusiasm we hadn't seen in a few days. He soaked up the sunshine and ate lettuce and tree branches while socializing with his herd and our guests. We're proud of the 'bonus years' we've been able to give Mahali, and we're grateful for all the guests he has inspired and animal welfare he has taught us. It's always hard when we know it's time to say goodbye, but it's also our final act of compassion and stewardship for our animals.' CMZoo said Mahali was the first giraffe calf born in the zoo's current giraffe barn, hours before Mother's Day in May 2003. As the Zoo makes progress on its giraffe habitat expansion and a new 12,000 square-foot giraffe building, giraffe staff say they will take the lessons Mahali taught them to their new giraffe center, and share with keepers around the world through the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe's workshops, information sharing and consultations. 'Mahali's legacy will live on in every giraffe that gets to live old well,' the zoo said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
