UP: Namaz timings moved to 2:30 p.m. in Bareilly, after Sambhal

IANS | March 13, 2025 4:41 PM

Bareilly, March 13 (IANS) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, the National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, said on Thursday that in line with the advisory for Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, all mosques in the city have been told to hold Jummah Namaz at 2:30 p.m. instead of the usual 12 noon.

Abu Azmi calls for peaceful Holi, Ramzan Friday prayers

IANS | March 13, 2025 3:33 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi on Thursday called for harmony and mutual respect as Holi and the Ramzan Friday prayers coincide on March 14, urging people to celebrate with peace.

After long time Delhi is celebrating Holi of victory: Manoj Tiwari

IANS | March 13, 2025 1:00 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday hosted a Holi Milan ceremony at his official residence, where several prominent BJP leaders gathered to celebrate the festival. Tiwari remarked that this Holi is special, as Delhi is celebrating victory after a long time.

Holi celebrations in Burhanpur see tremendous demand for pichkaris, masks with PM Modi's photo

IANS | March 13, 2025 12:58 PM

Burhanpur, March 13 (IANS) As Holi draws near, the streets of Burhanpur are buzzing with vibrant preparations. The markets are alive with customers flocking to shops for colours, gulal, and pichkaris. But this year, there’s a noticeable twist in the festivities – pichkaris, hammers, and masks bearing the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are flying off the shelves.

Amid Holi-Jumma row, cleric calls for peace and harmony

IANS | March 13, 2025 9:02 AM

Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) With Holi and the second Friday of Ramzan coinciding this year, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, a senior Sunni cleric, has issued an advisory urging communal harmony and peaceful celebrations.