Devotees on Sunday gathered at the Jama Masjid to offer namaz on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha. Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid, which is being observed on July 10 this year, is a holy occasion also called the ‘festival of sacrifice’ and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month […]
Delhi: Massive protest at Jama Masjid over remarks against Prophet
A massive protest took place at Delhi’s Jama Masjid over inflammatory remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal on Friday. Delhi Police said they have removed the protestors and the situation is under control now. “No call for protest given by Masjid. We don’t know […]
Delhi’s Jama Masjid target of Hindu organizations: Claims of idols of gods and goddesses under the mosque
After the case of Taj Mahal, Gyanvapi Masjid, the Jama Masjid of Delhi has now come on the target of Hindu organizations. Swami Chakrapani, president of the Hindu Mahasabha, claims that there are idols of Hindu gods and goddesses under the Jama Masjid. He says that we demand from the […]
Delhi: Devotees in large numbers offer Namaz at Jama Masjid on Eid-Ul-Fitr
After almost two years, devotees in large numbers offer Namaz at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr on Tuesday. “I wish everyone on the occasion of Eid. I hope peace and growth prevail everywhere,” said Rahim, a devotee. During the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr in the last two years, […]
Lal Quila, Jama Masjid metro stations reopened, says DMRC
The entry and exit gates of all metro stations including Lal Quila and Jama Masjid are open, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) informed on Thursday. The entry and exit gates of Lal Quila metro station and entry at Jama Masjid metro station were closed as per precautionary measures due to the protests at several places against the new […]
Delhi’s Jama Masjid to reopen on July 4: Shahi Imam
The historic Jama Masjid will reopen for congregational prayers (namaz) from Friday (July 4), Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of the national capital’s largest mosque, said on Tuesday. Though the mosque was opened on June 8 amid the easing of nationwide lockdown restrictions, which were imposed from March 25 […]