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'Jai Shri Ram', Says Pak Woman Seema Haider After Keeping 'Hariyali Teej' Fast

New Age Islam News Bureau

20 August 2023

• 'Jai Shri Ram', Says Pak Woman Seema Haider After Keeping 'HariyaliTeej' Fast

• Iran Arrests Activists Before Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death

• Jaranwala Incident Against Islamic Teachings: Senator Samina Zehri

• Swedish Police Detain Woman For Fire Extinguisher Attack On Anti-Islam Activist

• Princess Noura Bint Mohammed Passes Away

Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau

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'Jai Shri Ram', Says Pak Woman Seema Haider After Keeping 'Hariyali Teej' Fast

 

Seema Haider tries to show how she has been immersed in the Hindu culture

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By Prakash Kl

August 20, 2023

Seema Haider on Saturday celebrated 'Hariyali Teej' by fasting and performing pooja for the well-being of her husband Sachin Meena.

This festival holds great importance for married women as they seek blessings for the prosperity and longevity of their husbands. This occasion commemorates the sacred connection between husband and wife. The first day of Teej, known as HariyaliTeej or the "green festival," marks the advent of the monsoon season and the beginning of the wedding season.

The subsequent day, 'HartalikaTeej', involves fasting for married women. From dawn till dusk, they abstain from food, beseeching for the enduring happiness and well-being of their life partners.

Like any other Hindu women, Seema Haider, who illegally entered India via Nepal to be with Noida-based Sachin Meena, prayed for her husband's well-being.

During the Pooja, Seema performed 'Aarti' and after that, she also offered tika to all the family including her husband and children in a viral video. On the day of Teej, she was seen in a green saree.

In the clip, Seema Haider claimed that she has performed Pooja for the well-being of her family members and sent her festival wishes to the nation. She ended the clip by saying 'Jai Shri Ram'.

Seema Haider, a married Muslim woman from Pakistan and mother of four, came across 22-year-old Sachin Meen on PUBG during the pandemic in 2020. After falling in love, she left her country and married him in Nepal.

On the other hand, her Pakistani husband Ghulam Haider is pleading the Indian government to send her back to her country and will reportedly come to India to meet her wife, who has refused to go to her country after embracing Hinduism.

Source: One India

https://www.oneindia.com/india/jai-shri-ram-says-pak-woman-seema-haider-after-keeping-hariyali-teej-fast-3613519.html

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Iran Arrests Activists Before Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death

 

FILE - This UGC image posted on Twitter on Oct. 26, 2022, shows an unveiled woman standing atop a vehicle as thousands reportedly make their way toward the hometown of Mahsa Amini to mark 40 days since her death.

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August 19, 2023

The number of detainees in Iran's Gilan province has risen to 13 after the apprehension reported Friday of 12 people on charges related to "activities against national security," AzizollahMaleki, the commander of Gilan's Law Enforcement Force, said.

According to the state supported ILNA news agency, Maleki did not disclose the identities of the recently detained individuals in Gilan. He did reveal that "considerable quantities of tools and materials for anti-system propaganda, as well as communication devices for opposing networks, were located and confiscated from the suspects' hideouts."

He said in a statement that "officers of the Public Security Police acted upon reports of unlawful conduct attributed to specific individuals in Rasht, Anzali, Fouman, and Lahijan cities, coinciding with the anniversary of last year's incidents." He was referring to the widespread protests following the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody for allegedly disobeying the dress code.

Source: Voa News.Com

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https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-makes-arrests-activists-before-anniversary-of-amini-s-death/7232223.html

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Jaranwala Incident Against Islamic Teachings: Senator Samina Zehri

AUGUST 19, 2023

Senator Samina Zehri said on Friday termed intolerance and extremism the most dangerous process in the deterioration of our society. “Muslim society in strong terms condemn the burning of homes of the Christian community and their holy church”, she said in a statement issued here. Senator Samina said that Pakistan was an Islamic and democratic country where every religion enjoyed complete freedom. “Jaranwala incident is very sad and highly condemnable,” she said, adding that the incident should be investigated with complete impartiality and whoever is found involved in this heinous act should be severely punished so that such incidents do not happen in future. As far as scholars and religious figures are concerned, the most responsibility is imposed on them because it is their duty to promote the religion of Islam and to convey the teachings of the last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (SAW). To get rid of the scourge of extremism and intolerance, we all have to play our own role, she said. She underlined the need for creating harmony among people of various religions and said, if we want to save our children from Intolerance, we have to include subjects on this subject in the curriculum. People of all schools of thought, should all play their positive role so that our future generations can have a beautiful society full of love, brotherhood and peace, she expressed.

Source: Daily Times.Com

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https://dailytimes.com.pk/1124091/jaranwala-incident-against-islamic-teachings-zehri/

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Swedish Police Detain Woman For Fire Extinguisher Attack On Anti-Islam Activist

19 AUG 2023

In a dramatic incident in Stockholm, Swedish authorities have apprehended a woman who took direct action against an anti-Islam activist, deploying a fire extinguisher during his Quran-burning demonstration outside the Iranian embassy. Captured on video, the woman rapidly approached Salwan Momika, dousing him with a cloud of white powder before plainclothes police officers intervened to escort her away from the scene. Remarkably unharmed, Momika resumed his protest, which had been granted police authorization.

The woman, unnamed by authorities, now faces detention on charges of disturbing public order and violence against a police officer, according to police spokeswoman ToweHagg. Momika, a refugee hailing from Iraq, has been at the center of a series of anti-Islam protests involving Quran desecration, actions that have ignited fury within certain Muslim nations. Despite the controversy, Swedish law enforcement has permitted Momika's demonstrations, arguing in favor of free speech, albeit while pursuing preliminary charges of hate speech, as reported by Al jazeera.

This contentious situation has prompted prosecutors to delve into the compatibility of Momika's actions with Sweden's hate speech legislation, which proscribes the incitement of hatred based on race, religion, or sexual orientation. Notably, Momika has insisted that his demonstrations target the religion of Islam itself, rather than the individuals who practice it.

The ripples of these Quran-burning events have surged beyond the borders of Sweden, generating fervent protests in Muslim countries, precipitating attacks on Swedish diplomatic outposts, and breeding a series of ominous threats.

Source: Outlook India

https://www.outlookindia.com/international/swedish-police-detain-woman-for-fire-extinguisher-attack-on-anti-islam-activist-news-312064

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Princess Noura Bint Mohammed Passes Away

SPA

August 20, 2023

JEDDAH: Princess Noura bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Faisal Al Saud has passed away, the Saudi Royal Court announced on Saturday.

The funeral prayer will be performed later Sunday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said in a statement.

Source: Arab News

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2358026/saudi-arabia

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