Muslims In Delhi's Uttam Nagar Shower Flowers On Police After Peaceful Eid Prayers Amid Threats
New Age Islam News Bureau
21 March 2026
Heavy deployment of security personnel seen as devotees from Muslim community arrive to offer namaz on the occasion of Eid in Uttam Nagar, Delhi (HT/Sanchit Khanna)
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• Muslims in Delhi's Uttam Nagar shower flowers on police after peaceful Eid prayers amid threats
• India says Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends support to terrorism
• Türkiye condemns Israeli attacks on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Eid holiday
• Bangladesh marks Eid with prayers for peace and end to war
• Estimated 500,000 Muslims Join Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Istiqlal Mosque, Indonesia
• Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli ‘aggression’ against Syria
• Putin says Russia is 'loyal friend, reliable partner' of Iran's Islamic regime in Nowruz message
• Report: UN Chief Says He Is Cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza
• Representative of the Religious Authority in Al-Kadhimiya: War on Iran and Lebanon Is Unjust, Calls for Condemnation
India
• Man assaulted by ‘gausevaks’ in Haridwar; 5 detained after video emerges
• On Eid, Shia Muslims in MP denounce killing of Khamenei; chant slogans against US, Israel
• Jamia Masjid closure for Eid prayers unfortunate, painful: CM Omar
• Mumbai condemns damage to Iran's World Heritage sites
• Mehbooba Mufti urges prayers for Palestine, Lebanon, Iran in Eid Message
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Pakistan
• Pak ATC diverts 30 planes from entering Iranian war zone
• After Decades Of Nurturing Terror, Pakistan Now Its Biggest Victim: GTI Report
• How Pakistan’s strategic assets became its greatest threat
• Pakistan Nurtured Terror For Decades. It Has Now Come Home To Roost
• Pak Claims India Developing 12,000 Km Range Missile After US Report Places Islamabad Alongside Iran
• Bruised On All Fronts: AsimMunir Eyes Sectarian Flashpoint In Pakistan
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Mideast
• Iran threatens to attack tourist sites across the world as Israel and U.S. kill top leaders
• PMOI Resistance Units: Sovereignty belongs to the Iranian people
• Iranians mark Eid as Trump mulls winding down war
• Wave 70 of Operation True Promise 4: Simultaneous attacks on five U.S. bases
• Velayati: Iran will become leading axis of Islamic pole
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South Asia
• Pakistan Conflict: Both sides agree to temporary pause in fighting ahead of Eid
• President calls for compassion in supporting individuals with Down syndrome
• All must work together to build a developed & livable country: Aminur Rashid
• Chief Whip offers Eid prayers at PatharghataSadarJame Mosque
• PM Tarique prays at parents’ graves on Eid
• Five Eid congregations held in BaitulMukarram National Mosque
• Calls for Iran’s victory at AgargaonEid prayer congregation
• The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
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Southeast Asia
• Prabowo Visits Flood Victims AfterEid Prayer in Aceh
• Sarawak records third rabies death of the year after 10‑year‑old Kuching boy bitten by stray dog
• Over 20,000 gather at Johor MB’s Raya open house in show of ‘Bangsa Johor’ unity
• International Forest Day 2026: Malaysia cuts logging limit under MP13 to protect forests
• Musa Aman and Hajiji Noor attend Aidilfitri prayers at Sabah State Mosque
• Lim Guan Eng pauses public criticism, welcomes meeting with Anthony Loke and Chow • KonYeow on Penang quit rent dispute
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Arab world
• Saudi Arabia intercepts dozens of drones as Iran escalates Gulf strikes
• Saudi authorities laud successful operational plan during Ramadan
• Traditional Arts Festival to be held in Riyadh
• Saudi defense minister conveys leadership’s praise to armed forces during Eid meeting
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Europe
• Anti-Muslim hate crime below average in Leicester but 'there's a long way to go'
• Eid moon spotters pass skills to next generation
• Azerbaijan Army celebrates Novruz and Ramadan holidays with great solemnity
• 'Significant donations' from Tesco staff during Ramadan
• Muslims in Georgia mark end of Ramadan
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North America
• Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as Trump floats ‘winding down’ Mideast operations
• Canadians mark Eid al-Fitr amid ‘growing concerns’ from global tensions
• Ecuador’s Netanyahu and Trump supporters target Ecuadorian–Iranian Cultural Center
• Under the baobab: Penn State Powwow founder leaves lasting legacy
• 'The risk of catastrophe is enormous here.' New details emerge in mosque shooting plot
• Thousands of Muslims mark Eid in Toronto with heavy hearts
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Africa
• SSANU president decries economic hardship in Eid-el-Fitr message
• Eid-el-Fitr: Sustain Ramadan’s virtues of Prayers, Sacrifice Care For Less Privileged,Says GovInuwa
• South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak
• Senator Buharifecilitates with Muslims on Eid el Filtri
• City Boy Movement distributes food palliatives to Cross River residents
• Bauchi CCN Extends Warm, Sincere Greetings To Muslims At Eid-el-Fitr
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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Muslims in Delhi's Uttam Nagar shower flowers on police after peaceful Eid prayers amid threats
By Nayanika Sen gupta
Mar 21, 2026
Heavy deployment of security personnel seen as devotees from Muslim community arrive to offer namaz on the occasion of Eid in Uttam Nagar, Delhi (HT/Sanchit Khanna)
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Muslims in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, who were facing “khoonkiholi” threats after recent communal clashes, showered flower petals on police on Saturday after being able to offer prayers on the occasion of Eidul-Fitr.
Uttam Nagar has been tense after a 26-year old man died in clashes that broke out over fight over water balloon on Holi earlier this month.
A video doing the rounds on social media, which HT could independently confirm, shows two men holding a bag full of flower petals and showering those on the police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, with one individual being heard saying in the background, “The cops gave full support".
The initial clashes broke out on March 4 when an 11-year-old girl threw a water balloon that hit a Muslim woman, triggering an altercation. Tarun Kumar, 26, succumbed to injuries he received in the clashes four days later. Police have so far arrested 14 people and apprehended two minors in connection with the case.
The incident kept Uttam Nagar on edge with Muslims there alleging that religious leaders issued threats of playing “khoonkiholi” on Eid - warning of a bloodbath.
Security was heightened near the Uttam Nagar East Metro station after the Delhi high court directed the police to make adequate arrangements in the area over apprehensions of violence during Eid al-Fitr.
The high court also issued a notice to the Delhi Police and sought its response. It directed that security arrangements be maintained until the festival of Ram Navami.
A heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel was in place across Hastsal village and nearby areas, with barricades set up at key entry and exit points and strict identity checks being carried out.
Only residents were being allowed access to certain stretches after verification, while the movement of outsiders is restricted, PTI news agency reported. Police teams also conducted regular foot patrols and are monitoring rooftops, narrow lanes and other sensitive pockets through CCTV cameras to prevent any untoward incident.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh said the situation is calm. "The environment here is peaceful. People offered namaz without any disturbance. We have maintained tight security in the area and are continuing routine patrols and picketing," PTI quoted him as saying, urging people not to believe rumours on social media.
Residents of Hastsal village, however, said Eid this time was not the same as the area appeared stripped of the usual festive buzz scene. “It's very unfortunate what happened. Every year, my parents sell sevvaiyyan worth ₹10,000 a day in the run-up to Eid. This year, we have been selling around ₹3,500 a day. People from nearby areas are not coming to this market out of fear,” an earlier HT report quoted 18-year-old Vaishali Kumar who stood outside her home selling sevvaiyyan, the fine vermicelli synonymous with Eid-ul-Fitr.
For 7-year-old RabiaKhanam, Eid has always meant the aroma of sevvaiyyan wafting through the lanes, bustling markets with mehendiwallahs and the frantic rush in markets with shoppers bustling for new clothes.
"There would be so much excitement... But this year, it's just not the same," she said, seated inside her home in an area where tension has lingered since the March 4 clash that claimed Kumar's life.
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India says Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends support to terrorism
March 20, 2026
India has reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad ends its support to terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to U.N. P. Harish said Pakistan must uphold the sanctity of human life before raising treaty concerns, calling it a global epicentre of terror. He said India signed the 1960 treaty in good faith but Pakistan undermined it through wars and terror attacks.
India suspended the pact after last year’s gruesome Pahalgam attack. Harish also said India’s attempt to discuss treaty modifications amid technological and environmental changes was rejected by Pakistan. Speaking at a U.N. event to mark World Water Day, Harish said India remains committed to expanding access to safe water, highlighting progress under the JalJeevan Mission.
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Türkiye condemns Israeli attacks on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Eid holiday
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20.03.2026
Türkiye on Friday “strongly” condemned Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, accusing Israeli forces of attacking Muslims seeking to worship at the site – one of Islam’s holiest places – during a Muslim holiday (Eid).
“On a day like Eid al-Fitr, when unity, peace and brotherhood are most deeply experienced, this attack on civilians gathered for worship is clearly contrary to freedom of belief and human dignity,” Burhanettin Duran, Türkiye’s communications chief, said on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
“This act of barbarity by Israel, which flouts law, principles, and values, has been added as yet another entry to its pages of shame,” he added.
Türkiye will maintain a firm stance against any violations targeting the status and sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Duran vowed.
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Bangladesh marks Eid with prayers for peace and end to war
21 Mar 2026
The main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at the National Eidgah in Dhaka has concluded with a prayer for peace and an end to the war in the Middle East that erupted during Ramadan.
After leading the prayer on Saturday morning, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, khatib of the BaitulMukarram National Mosque, made a special supplication for the protection of people affected by conflict and unrest around the world.
Mufti Malek asked for those facing oppression to be moved to safety and prayed for the ability to stand beside people devastated by war and support them.
He then moved towards crowds gathered beyond the VVIP security cordon and shook hands with people there, as many began calling out “Eid Mubarak”.
The premier was seen moving along the bamboo security barrier, greeting worshippers from the other side, while the crowd thickened around three sides of the enclosure.
He continued exchanging greetings as he moved from the southern side towards the north, through which he later left the Eidgah ground.
"I always come here because there are prayer facilities for women,” she said. “I prayed alongside everyone and prayed for everyone."
In a brief speech before the prayer, Administrator Milton said the DNCC had tried its best to make good arrangements for everyone, saying if there were any deficiencies, steps would be taken to address them in future to ensure everyone can offer prayers in greater comfort.
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Estimated 500,000 Muslims Join Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Istiqlal Mosque, Indonesia
Sultan Abdurrahman
March 21, 2026
Eid al-Fitr prayer at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, March 21, 2026. Tempo/Martin Yogi Pardamean
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar estimated that the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri prayer at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta was attended by more than 500,000 people. According to Nasaruddin, the congregation overflowed into the courtyard.
Nasaruddin mentioned that the main building of Istiqlal Mosque could facilitate more than 250,000 people. "Those in the lower levels could not even get in, so it's likely more than 500,000 (congregants)," said Nasaruddin after the Eid prayer on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nasaruddin also called on the people to be grateful for being able to celebrate Eid in Indonesia, which he deemed the best among other countries.
Nasaruddin claimed that even foreigners also enjoy celebrating Eid in Indonesia. "It's peaceful, there are no threats," said the Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque.
Several officials attended the Eid prayer at Istiqlal Mosque. Among them were Vice President Gibran RakabumingRaka and the Chair of the People's Consultative Assembly, Ahmad Muzani.
This year's Eid prayer at Istiqlal Mosque was not attended by President PrabowoSubianto, as he opted to visit disaster-affected areas. He performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer at Darussalam Mosque, Aceh Tamiang, which is located in temporary housing for Sumatra flood and landslide victims at the end of last year.
Prabowo was accompanied by several state officials when performing the Eid prayer in Aceh. Among them were Aceh Governor MuzakirManaf, State Secretary PrasetyoHadi, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, National Police Chief General ListyoSigitPrabowo, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy IndraWijaya.
Teddy said that Prabowo visited Aceh Tamiang during this Eid moment to review the progress of post-disaster flood handling in the area. "We all flew to Aceh, performed the Eid prayer there, with the people of Aceh in particular," said Teddy as quoted by Antara on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Teddy explained that President Prabowo performed the congregational Eid prayer at a location near the temporary shelters for disaster-affected victims. After the Eid prayer, Prabowo will receive a report on the latest developments in disaster management in Aceh from the Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian and the Minister of Public Works DodyHanggono who arrived earlier in Tamiang.
President Prabowo began his Eid al-Fitr tour on Friday, March 20, 2026, arriving in Medan to perform takbiran during the eve of Eid and departing the following morning.
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli ‘aggression’ against Syria
March 21, 2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned on Saturday Israel’s strikes targeting military installations in southern Syria.
“The Kingdom reiterates its firm rejection of this blatant aggression and Israel’s violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement,” the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement, and called on the international community to intervene and end “Israel’s violations of international laws and norms.”
Israel’s military said on Friday it had struck southern Syria in response to what it called attacks against the Druze community in Sweida province, AFP reported.
“The Kingdom affirms its solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic and its support for all measures that preserve its sovereignty, maintain its territorial integrity and unity, and achieve security and stability for it and its brotherly people,” the statement said.
The attack “constitutes a flagrant and repeated violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a blatant breach of international law and the principles of the UN Charter, which guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” the Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement.
It also rejected the repetition of Israel’s provocative practices, and warned that “this escalation is a dangerous disregard for regional security and stability, and threatens to plunge the Middle East into further chaos and tension.”
Turkiye also condemned the Israeli attacks “as a dangerous escalation” and urged the international community “to stop the Israeli attacks.”
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Putin says Russia is 'loyal friend, reliable partner' of Iran's Islamic regime in Nowruz message
By TOBIAS HOLCMAN
MARCH 21, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called the Iranian regime a "loyal friend and reliable partner" in a message congratulating the Iranian people on Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
"Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people strength in overcoming these severe trials and emphasised that during this difficult time, Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner of Tehran," the Kremlin said in a statement.
This represents one of the first public messages of support from the Russian government to the Iranian regime, with previous statements urging restraint and de-escalation rather than open support.
The latest Russian proposal to reach a ceasefire in the region, which Putin personally told US President Donald Trump during a call, aimed to move Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as a way to de-escalate the situation.
A report posted by The Washington Post during the first week of the war revealed that Russia has been providing Iran with intelligence to help it target US assets in the Middle East.
According to the report, Russia has been giving Iran the locations of US military assets since the outbreak of the war, including warships and aircraft.
Another report published by Politico said that Russia offered to stop sharing intelligence with Iran if Washington ceased supplying Ukraine with intelligence about Russia, but the United States rejected the idea. The Kremlin has dismissed the report as fake.
The published strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow does not contain a mutual defense clause, and Russia has repeatedly said that it does not want Iran to develop an atomic bomb, a step that Moscow fears would trigger a nuclear arms race across the Middle East.
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Report: UN Chief Says He Is Cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza
21 March 2026
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the aim of Donald Trump's Board of Peace to fund and deliver the basics of a Gaza reconstruction plan to rebuild Palestinian homes and infrastructure, Politico reported on Saturday.
“There is an objective there that was defined, approved by the Security Council, and we are cooperating actively with structures created by the Board of Peace,” Guterres told the news outlet in an interview.
Guterres saw no need for the board beyond Gaza's reconstruction. “This is not the effective way to address the dramatic problems that we have now,” he said.
“We need to be clear about international law, to be clear about the values of the Charter of the United Nations. That is essential in any peace initiative.”
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Representative of the Religious Authority in Al-Kadhimiya: War on Iran and Lebanon Is Unjust, Calls for Condemnation
21-03-2026
The representative of the Religious Authority in Al-Kadhimiya, Sheikh Hussein Al-Yassin, stated on Saturday that the war against Iran and Lebanon is unjust, calling for its condemnation.
Sheikh Al-Yassin, citing the guidance of The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, said in a speech followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Although Eid carries the meanings of joy, the hearts of believers are torn today as they witness the suffering of our brothers in faith and humanity. While we glorify Allah in celebration of His blessings, the cries of children rise, the tears of widows’ fall, and flames engulf the homes of the innocent in Iran and Lebanon amid ongoing military aggression against them.”
He added, “We categorically condemn this unjust war and call upon all Muslims and the free people of the world to denounce it, and to stand in solidarity with the oppressed peoples of Iran and Lebanon. We urge all effective international bodies, particularly Islamic nations, to exert their utmost efforts to halt it.”
Sheikh Al-Yassin continued, “Our hearts are grieved by the suffering around us. Yet Allah’s mercy is vast, His relief is near, and His victory will inevitably come if you remain patient and God-fearing.”
He also called for support to those in need, “whether through relevant institutions or by delivering aid directly to the rightful recipients,” emphasizing “the importance of maintaining family ties and social connections, especially during this occasion which represents an opportunity to strengthen compassion and tolerance within society.”
He concluded his speech with prayers for widespread security and stability, invoking Allah’s mercy upon believers, and expressing hope for the imminent alleviation of crises.
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India
Man assaulted by ‘gausevaks’ in Haridwar; 5 detained after video emerges
by: Aiswarya Raj
Mar 21, 2026
A man was assaulted by a group of five men for allegedly transporting cows in Uttarakhand’sHaridwar on Thursday.
As per the complaint filed in the incident, the victim, Saddam, was transporting two cows and a calf around 8 pm on Thursday when he reached Kali Temple at Bairagi Camp and was waylaid by some men. “One of them introduced himself as Pawan and said that they were gausevaks, and accused me of taking the cows for slaughter. They forcibly made me sit in their car and assaulted me. After beating me, they told me that if they ever saw me transporting cows again, they would kill me,” he said in his complaint.
The FIR names Pawan and four others under Sections voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful confinement, rioting, and criminal intimidation under the BharatiyaNyaySanhita at Kankhal police station.
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On Eid, Shia Muslims in MP denounce killing of Khamenei; chant slogans against US, Israel
Mar 21, 2026
Bhopal, Most members of the Shia Muslim community refrained from celebrating Eid on Saturday as they denounced the killing of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes, and chanted slogans against the two countries in protest.
However, members of the Sunni Muslim community celebrated the festival with fervour by flooding Eidgahs across the state to offer prayers.
To register their protest against Khamenei's killing, some of them arrived at the prayer grounds in Bhopal and elsewhere in the state wearing black armbands and dressed in simple and old clothes, reflecting a sombre mood.
Talking to PTI over phone from Burhanpur, All India Shia Samaj state president Iftikhar Ali, popularly known as JaaniPahalwan, said, "After offering namaz at SidhipuraImamiya Masjid and thereafter raising slogans against US- Israel, I returned home. My community and I are not celebrating Eid."
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Jamia Masjid closure for Eid prayers unfortunate, painful: CM Omar
March 21, 2026
Srinagar, Mar 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed anguish over the denial of permission for Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid, said such decisions need to be reconsidered, and asserted that restrictions at the city’s largest mosque raise questions about the normalcy claimed by security agencies.
The chief minister said he was “saddened” that worshippers were not allowed to offer prayers at the centuries-old mosque in the city centre.
“Peacefully, Eid prayers have been offered in the whole of Jammu and Kashmir. Unfortunately, once again, Eid prayers have not been allowed in the historical Jamia Masjid of Srinagar. I feel very saddened by this,” CM Omar Abdullah told reporters.
“The security and law enforcement officials who are in charge of security and law and order repeatedly say that the situation is normal. But what kind of normalcy is this? Eid prayers are not allowed in the largest mosque in Srinagar,” he said.
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Mumbai condemns damage to Iran's World Heritage sites
Mar 21, 2026
MUMBAI: They survived invasions, coups, World War II and the eight-year war with Iraq. Now many of Iran's iconic heritage sites -- including the Unesco-listed Golestan Palace, Naqsh-e Jahan Square and ChehelSotoun Palace -- have suffered damage following US-Israel airstrikes. Iran has said it installed blue flags on all heritage and cultural sites as a signal to Israel and the US, in vain.
Historians, Zoroastrian researchers and heritage enthusiasts have expressed outrage at the damage to these World Heritage sites, saying they "belong not just to Iran, but to humanity". Many of the monuments -- including museums and mosques -- may not have been directly hit. However, they sustained damage from shockwaves and falling debris caused by strikes on nearby govt buildings and military and police infrastructure.
Among the sites are Ali Qapu Palace, Golestan Palace and Falak-ol-Aflak Castle. The castle, built atop an ancient hill during the pre-Islamic Persian Empire of the Sasanian era, stands in Khorramabad in Lorestan Province. "Fifty-six museums, historical monuments and cultural sites have so far sustained damage," said Hamid Sharifi, public diplomacy officer at the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai.
Historians say the damage to heritage sites in Isfahan is particularly heartbreaking. Landmarks such as Naqsh-e Jahan Square -- a 16th-century plaza spanning 964,000 square feet -- and the gardens and pavilion of ChehelSotoun Palace are so magnificent that they helped earn Isfahan the title Nisf-e-Jahan, or "half the world", among Iranians. "I have been to Iran many times and am devastated at the reported damage to these historic sites," said FirozaMistree. "As a Zoroastrian, I consider Iran my homeland, though I live in and love India. The sites associated with the pre-Islamic Persian Empire were well maintained, and Iranians are proud of their heritage. I am heartbroken."
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Mehbooba Mufti urges prayers for Palestine, Lebanon, Iran in Eid Message
March 21, 2026
Srinagar, March 21 : Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday extended Eid greetings to the people and called for special prayers for the Muslim Ummah, particularly those facing hardships in Palestine, Lebanon and Iran.
In her message on the occasion of Eid, Mehbooba said that while people celebrate the festival after the holy month of Ramadan, they should also remember those across the Muslim world who are going through difficult times and pray for relief and peace for them.
She also expressed regret that during a gathering she attended, prayers were not offered for Palestine, Lebanon or Iran, and said that Eid prayers should include prayers for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire Muslim Ummah, especially those suffering due to conflict and hardship.
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Pakistan
Pak ATC diverts 30 planes from entering Iranian war zone
March 21, 2026
Pakistan Airport Traffic Control has prevented around 30 passenger-aircraft from entering the Iranian war zone during the last two days, thus averting a major disaster, an official said on Friday.” Due to severe weather conditions, some 30 Pakistani passenger aircraft were on the verge of drifting into Iranian war-zone airspace on Wednesday and Thursday. Timely guidance from the air traffic controllers, particularly coordination with the Karachi Flight Information Region, helped avert a major disaster,” an official of the Airport Traffic Controllers of Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said. He said these aircraft came under the pressure of extreme weather near the Iran border, creating a highly risky situation. However, the professionalism demonstrated by the Lahore air traffic controllers ensured that the planes were safely diverted away from the danger zone, although no response was received from Tehran Air Traffic Control despite repeated attempts, he said. These flights were arriving and going to Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and some other countries.
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After Decades Of Nurturing Terror, Pakistan Now Its Biggest Victim: GTI Report
By :Aanchal Sinha
March 21, 2026
Pakistan, long accused of nurturing terrorism, has now emerged as its biggest victim, according to a report. The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 states that Pakistan ranked first on the index for the first time, becoming the world’s most terror-affected country in 2025. The report records 1,139 deaths, 1,045 attacks, 1,595 people injured and 655 hostages taken in the country during the year, highlighting the scale of the violence.
With a score of 8.574, Pakistan ranks ahead of all other countries on the index. The year also marks the country’s deadliest since 2013 and the sixth consecutive year in which terrorism-related deaths have increased. In South Asia, Pakistan was the only country where the situation deteriorated in 2025, while every other nation in the region recorded an improvement.
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How Pakistan’s strategic assets became its greatest threat
by DhananjayTripathi
Mar 21, 2026
Even as the crisis in West Asia continues to unfold, another deadly confrontation is underway between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On Monday, Pakistan bombed a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing 400 people and injuring 300. The attack on the hospital represents a grave escalation in the already strained relations between the two neighbours, whose ties have remained complicated since 1947.
While the current conflict is not solely a result of the border dispute, understanding this division is essential to understanding the complexities of the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. This is compounded further by factors such as the Taliban regime, the Tehrik-e-Taliban -Pakistan (TTP), various historical standoffs, and Pakistan’s policy of Strategic Depth.
On February 27, the Pakistan Army launched Operation Ghazal Lil Haq, conducting airstrikes on border posts in Afghanistan. Since the onset of the open conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, more than 400 Afghan soldiers and 55 Pakistani soldiers have lost their lives. By March 2, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported at least 146 civilian casualties, with more than half being women and children.
On February 26th, the Afghan Army launched an attack on Pakistani military bases, claiming to have killed more than 50 Pakistani soldiers. This action was in retaliation for aerial strikes by Pakistan on February 22nd, which killed over 20 civilians. The present escalation has effectively shattered the fragile ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey in October 2025.
The TTP was founded in 2007 by BaitullahMehsud, from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) region. After Pakistan joined the U.S. war on terror in 2001, military operations against the Taliban and other militant groups intensified in FATA and Pakistan’s northwestern region.
One significant event was the Lal Masjid siege in 2007, where militants occupied the mosque and demanded societal reforms based on Sharia law. After a week-long operation, Pakistani security forces regained control of the mosque. This siege acted as a catalyst for the formation of TTP just six months later.
The group’s activities surged after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021. By 2024, Pakistan reported over 1,000 terror-related incidents linked to the TTP, more than double the number in 2023.
The Taliban have publicly stated that the TTP is not permitted to operate from Afghan territory, asserting that the TTP is an internal issue of Pakistan. However, there are ideological-ethnic similarities between the two groups, as they both originate from the Deoband school of thought. Additionally, the TTP has pledged allegiance to the leadership of the Taliban.
Pakistan claims the TTP has received safe shelter in Afghanistan, prompting it to conduct military operations there. Not long ago, the Taliban leadership found refuge in Pakistan, and when the Taliban returned to Afghanistan in 2021, then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, publicly celebrated it as a victory on social media.
Throughout both the Cold War and the post–Cold War periods, Pakistan maintained close contacts with various Afghan groups, including the Taliban. It also came under criticism for its links with the Taliban, particularly after the US launched its war in Afghanistan. Over the past two decades, Pakistan has argued that ethnic Pashtun ties across the border and the porous nature of the Durand Line make it easy for Taliban fighters to cross into Pakistan and find refuge there.
However, this same rationale now appears to be used against Pakistan itself when it comes to the TTP. Pakistan utilised the border region to engage with the Taliban, intending to leverage the group for its strategic advantage. This strategy is detailed in the book “Inside Al-Qaeda and the Taliban: Beyond Bin Laden and 9/11” by slain Pakistani journalist Syed SaleemShahzad. The Pakistani army aimed to maintain control in Afghanistan, as evidenced by the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814, which was taken to Kandahar for safety and negotiation.
Under the policy of “Strategic Depth,” developed in the 1980s, Pakistan believed that a friendly regime in Kabul would provide it with strategic leverage and geopolitical advantage in South and Central Asia. The support for the Taliban and other Mujahideen groups began with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and continued under General Zia-ul-Haq. During Operation Cyclone, the CIA provided approximately $20 billion to train the Mujahideen, who later became the Taliban, to combat the Soviets, with Pakistan acting as the key facilitator and enabler.
After Pakistan joined the US in its war against Afghanistan in 2001, the Taliban became the primary adversary. However, Pakistan eventually relaxed its stance against the Taliban and sheltered some of its leadership. Today, it stands opposed to the Taliban. Still, it remains nearly impossible for Pakistan to entirely suppress sympathies for the group within its territory. To fully understand this situation, we must delve into the history of the Durand Line.
Haroon Sana, in “Frontiers of Faith,” discusses the North-Western Frontier of India during the 1890s, surveyed by British political and military authorities. This region included Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan. The British later adopted a “Forward Policy” to administer these territories, establishing the North West Frontier Province in 1901. Hopkins (2020) describes this as “Frontier Governmentality,” in which the relationship between state authority and the tribes was weak, and British sovereignty was notably limited.
British interest in the region intensified with the growing concerns about Russian strategic ambitions in Central Asia, prompting a strengthening of frontier policy. Consequently, in 1893, the Durand Line was negotiated between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan to demarcate spheres of influence between British India and Afghanistan — primarily to create a buffer between British and Russian strategic interests rather than a permanent international boundary.
Pakistan was created in 1947, at which point the Durand Line, originally intended to be a buffer zone, became a fixed, hardened international boundary stretching approximately 2,460 kilometres. Many Pashtuns found themselves divided by this border, even though their identity and lineage extended across it. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan called for a referendum for the creation of a State of Pakhtoonistan. The Afghan government under King Zahir Shah rejected the Durand Line, arguing it had been signed under duress. In 1947, Afghanistan became the only country to oppose Pakistan’s admission to the United Nations. In September 1950, Pakistan alleged that Afghan tribesmen and troops had crossed the Durand Line into northern Balochistan, leading to a diplomatic rupture between the two embassies. In 1957, the flag of Pashtunistan was raised at the Pakistan embassy in Kabul. Relations deteriorated further when Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated by an Afghan national.
In 1960, the Bajaur campaign was initiated by Afghan Prime Minister Daud Khan, escalating into armed conflict. In response, the Pakistan Air Force crossed the border and bombed Afghan military posts. Daud Khan, a supporter of a unified Pashtun state, was nonetheless compelled by pressure from Afghan elites to make peace with Pakistan and resigned in 1963. The idea of Pashtunistan, however, was not entirely abandoned by some within Afghan leadership. In 1973, King Zahir Shah was overthrown by his cousin Daud Khan amid drought, famine, and an ineffective political system. Khan revived the Pashtun movement, abolished the 1964 constitution, and established the Republic of Afghanistan.
During the 1970s, when Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was Prime Minister of Pakistan, Islamabad adopted a “forward policy” towards Afghanistan, aiming to counter Pashtun and other ethno-nationalist movements by supporting Islamist factions within Afghanistan. Leaders such as GulbuddinHekmatyar and BurhanuddinRabbani reportedly received funding and training from Pakistan to weaken competing political forces. Bhutto viewed these groups as valuable allies in limiting both Indian and communist influence in the region.
After General Zia-ul-Haq took power, this policy expanded through the promotion of Deobandi madrassas, which played a significant role in educating and mobilising individuals who later became associated with the Taliban. As noted by Christine Fair, Pakistan’s support for the Mujahideen was a crucial phase in its broader strategy of asymmetric warfare against India. In the following decades, networks that formed during the Afghan jihad were also used as proxies to sustain insurgency in Kashmir. However, today this strategy seems to be failing, as relations between Pakistan and the Taliban have become increasingly strained.
The ongoing Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict represents another revealing dimension of Pakistan’s foreign relations. Much like its complicated relationship with the United States, Pakistan has also struggled to maintain stable ties with its neighbour, Afghanistan. The most intriguing aspect of this relationship today is that Pakistan faces defiance and resistance from the very Taliban that it once assumed to be under its strategic influence and control.
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Pakistan Nurtured Terror For Decades. It Has Now Come Home To Roost
by: DebanishAchom
Mar 21, 2026
New Delhi:
For decades, Pakistan cultivated terror networks as instruments of foreign policy. The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 documents, with clinical precision, what that calculus has produced. Pakistan ranks first on the GTI for the first time, becoming the world's most terror-affected country in 2025, with 1,139 deaths, 1,045 attacks, 1,595 people injured, and 655 hostages.
Its score of 8.574 puts it ahead of every other country on the index. This is Pakistan's deadliest year since 2013, and the sixth consecutive year in which terrorism deaths have risen. Across South Asia, it is the only country where the situation worsened in 2025; every other nation in the region recorded an improvement.
The two provinces doing most of the dying are Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, with 74 per cent of attacks and 67 per cent of deaths.
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Pak Claims India Developing 12,000 Km Range Missile After US Report Places Islamabad Alongside Iran
Mar 21, 2026
US Director of National Intelligence TulsiGabbard's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment placed Pakistan alongside Russia, China, North Korea and Iran as countries developing missile systems that could potentially threaten the America, stating that Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile development "potentially could include ICBMs
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Bruised On All Fronts: AsimMunir Eyes Sectarian Flashpoint In Pakistan
March 21, 2026
New Delhi: Pakistan is in need of multiple diversions as it faces setbacks on multiple fronts. The war in Afghanistan and the battle with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has left the security apparatus in Pakistan badly bruised. The pressure on Field Marshal AsimMunir, who is the head of the army is immense and he is in need of a major diversion.
Indian agencies tracking the developments in Pakistan say that Munir’s next move is to incite violence between the Sunnis and Shias.
Since the beginning of the war in Iran, the Shias have been targeted in Pakistan. The rallies carried out in solidarity for Iran are being branded as anti-national and anti-Sunni.
This is a clear attempt at inciting tensions and hoping that the Shias would indulge in violence. This in turn would lead to a major escalation of violence between the Shia and majority Sunni Muslim population in Pakistan.
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Mideast
Iran threatens to attack tourist sites across the world as Israel and U.S. kill top leaders
By Jon Gambrell
March 20, 2026
Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday’s show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran’s top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries.
Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states as many in the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar. Iranians were also celebrating the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, a normally festive holiday that is more subdued this year.
With little information coming out of Iran, it was not clear how much damage its arms, nuclear or energy facilities have sustained since the war began Feb. 28 or even who was truly in charge of the country. But Iran has showed it is still capable of attacks that are choking off oil supplies and denting the global economy, raising food and fuel prices far beyond the Middle East.
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PMOI Resistance Units: Sovereignty belongs to the Iranian people
By Matin Karim
March 21, 2026
On March 20, as Iranians marked Nowruz, brave activists of the PMOI Resistance Units in the southeastern city of Zahedan launched a defiant anti-regime campaign. Despite the regime’s threats of severe crackdowns under wartime conditions, these activists took to the streets to project a message of readiness and resilience. Through placards and posters, the Resistance Units explicitly reiterated their support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its Provisional Government. Their core message was unwavering: the Iranian people demand a democratic republic and vehemently reject all forms of dictatorship, whether past or present.
The slogans displayed across Zahedan highlighted a century-long struggle for democratic governance. Placards read, “For a hundred years, the main war in Iran is between freedom and the tyranny of the shah and mullahs’ regimes.”
PMOI Resistance Units mark Nowruz with anti-regime activities, reiterating their support for the NCRI's Provisional Government and a democratic republic that rejects all forms of dictatorship.#No2ShahNo2Mullahs pic.twitter.com/nmr156XZXg
The activists firmly warned against letting remnants of monarchical fascism hijack the democratic revolution. “All of the futile efforts of the son of the Shah inside Iran ended up benefiting the son of the mullah Mojtaba Khamenei,” one message stated, emphasizing that “The sovereignty of the people of Iran is not the inheritance of the mullahs and the shah.”
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Iranians mark Eid as Trump mulls winding down war
21/03/2026
Iran's supreme leader traditionally leads Eid prayers but Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who came to power earlier this month after his father was killed in a US-Israeli strike, has remained out of the public eye.
Instead, the head of the judiciary, GholamHosseinMohseniEjei, attended prayers at central Tehran's Imam Khomeini grand mosque, named after the founder of the Islamic republic, which was filled to overflowing, with worshippers in the streets outside.
Iran's key ally Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Khamenei, "wished the Iranian people strength on overcoming these severe trials and emphasised that during this difficult time, Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner of Tehran".
According to Iran's atomic energy organisation, the US and Israel targeted a plant at Natanz in Isfahan province, which hosts underground centrifuges to enrich uranium for Iran's disputed nuclear programme and was already damaged in last year's June war.
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Wave 70 of Operation True Promise 4: Simultaneous attacks on five U.S. bases
Mar 21, 2026
Pars Today – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the execution of Wave 70 of Operation True Promise 4 targeting five U.S. bases.
According to Pars Today, the IRGC Public Relations stated: “Loud explosions, bursts of fire, and columns of smoke at more than 55 locations occupied by the United States and the Zionist regime across West Asia, from the very first moments of the ‘seventieth wave’ of Operation True Promise 4—carried out in honor of the martyred military advisers and with the sacred code ‘Allahu Akbar’—signal a different dawn of a new regional order for Muslims on the eve of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.”
The statement added: “In the joint, impact-oriented, and large-scale operations of Wave 70, five U.S. regional bases in Al-Kharj, Al Dhafra Air Base, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Erbil, and especially the United States Fifth Fleet were once again effectively targeted over the past 24 hours as part of the ongoing phase of attrition, using ‘Qiam’ and ‘Emad’ missile systems as well as offensive drones.”
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Velayati: Iran will become leading axis of Islamic pole
Mar 21, 2026
Pars Today – The Leader’s adviser on international affairs wrote: “After the current crisis, the world will become multipolar, and Iran will be the leading axis of the Islamic pole.”
According to Pars Today, Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to the Leader on international affairs, wrote on his social media page: “In geopolitics, there is a fundamental principle: real power is proven in action, not by shouting.”
Velayati added: “Now Washington and Tel Aviv are shouting ‘victory’ so loudly that it seems they are trying to convince themselves before the astonished eyes of the world. But after this crisis, the world will be multipolar, and Iran will become the leading axis of the Islamic pole.”
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South Asia
Pakistan Conflict: Both sides agree to temporary pause in fighting ahead of Eid
21-Mar-2026
Nearly a month after the latest round of fighting erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan, both sides have agreed to a temporary pause to mark the Muslim festival of Eid. The truce is a fragile one and comes with a warning from Islamabad. CGTN's Danial Khan has the latest.
Pakistan has announced a temporary halt to what it calls 'Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq,' its ongoing campaign targeting militant networks and their infrastructure inside Afghanistan.
The pause, which comes into effect at midnight, will last until March 24th, timed with Eid al-Fitr, and follows requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye.
Officials here say this is a goodwill gesture, rooted in both diplomacy and religious considerations. But the message from Islamabad is unambiguous: This pause is conditional.
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President calls for compassion in supporting individuals with Down syndrome
21 March 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on citizens to show compassion and uphold their responsibilities as both Muslims and human beings in supporting individuals with Down syndrome. He made the statement in a post on X to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day.
The President highlighted the importance of treating those in need with compassion and kindness, as emphasised in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW). He added that one of the enduring acts of charity in Islam is to assist those in need.
President DrMuizzu further noted that this year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme underscores that no individual should be excluded from society. He stated that the Government has undertaken numerous initiatives over the past 28 months towards this goal, adding that building an inclusive and compassionate society will remain a top priority in the future.
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All must work together to build a developed & livable country: Aminur Rashid
21 Mar 2026
CUMILLA, Mar 21, 2026 (BSS)- Main Eid congregation of the district was held at the central EidgahMaidan here today in a peaceful and solemn religious atmosphere.
Thousands of devotees joined the congregation at 7am where Agriculture, Food and Livestock Minister Aminur Rashid urged all for taking collective efforts for nation-building.
He said that everyone must work with unity to move the country forward so that the future generations can inherit a developed, prosperous and livable Bangladesh. He also sought sincere cooperation from all to achieve this goal.
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Chief Whip offers Eid prayers at PatharghataSadarJame Mosque
21 Mar 2026
BORGUNA, Mar 21, 2026 (BSS)-JatiyaSangsad Chief Whip MdNurul Islam Moni has offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers with the people of his constituency at PatharghataSadarJame Mosque in Barguna district today.
The Eid congregation began at 8 am.
After the prayers, the Chief Whip exchanged Eid greetings with the devotees.
Prayers were also offered for peace and wellbeing of the people of the world, including the Muslim Ummah.
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PM Tarique prays at parents’ graves on Eid
21 Mar 2026
After exchanging Eid greetings with guests at the State Guest House Jamuna, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has gone to pay his respects to his parents, former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
He was accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman, sister-in-law SyedaShamila Rahman, and his two nieces Zahia Rahman and Zafia Rahman.
Tarique, also the chairman of the BNP, then laid a wreath on the graves on behalf of the party. He was accompanied by BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir, National Standing Committee Members Nazrul Islam Khan, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, and Prof AZM Zahid Hossain, Advisory Council to the Chairman Member Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Publicity Secretary Sultan SalahuddinTuku, MP Mir ShaheAlam, and the Prime Minister's Defence Advisor ATM Shamsul Islam and other party leaders were present at the time.
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Five Eid congregations held in BaitulMukarram National Mosque
21 Mar 2026
DHAKA, Mar 21, 2026 (BSS) - On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, five Eidjamaats were held at the BaitulMukarram National Mosque today.
MaulanaMizanur Rahman, Senior Pesh Imam of BaitulMukarram National Mosque led the first congregation; Mufti MuhibbullahilBaqiNadvi, Pesh Imam of the mosque led the second; Maulana Md. Zakir Hossain, Deputy Director of the Islamic Foundation led the third; MaulanaZobayer Ahmed Al Azhari, Religious Instructor at the Imam Training Academy led the fourth; and Mufti Maulana Mohammad Abdullah of the Islamic Foundation led the fifth and final congregation.
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Calls for Iran’s victory at AgargaonEid prayer congregation
21 Mar 2026
Devotees have prayed for Iran’s victory in its war against the US and Israel during the Eid prayer congregation at the old trade fair grounds in Dhaka’s Agargaon.
In addition to prayers for the wellbeing of everyone’s families, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and the people of Bangladesh, the imam also prayed for Iran to be given the strength to overcome the attack, to achieve victory in the conflict, and for the plans of non-Muslims to be foiled.
The Eid prayer was attended by worshippers from different areas of Dhaka, including DNCC Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton, Jamaat-e-Islami central leader Mubarak Hossain, and officials from the DNCC.
The DNCC said it was building a large pavilion at the old trade fair grounds to allow 10,000 people to pray at the same time. Arrangements were made for 500-700 women to pray in another pavilion next to it.
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The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
Caroline Davies
21-03-2026
Monday's air strike on Kabul resulted in the highest number of casualties seen since hostilities began again in February.
Within hours of explosions ringing across the capital, both sides were posting on social media - a war of words as people searched for answers.
"The Pakistani military regime has once again violated Afghanistan's airspace and targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, resulting in the death and injury of addicts who were undergoing treatment," posted ZabihullahMujahid, the Taliban government's spokesperson, who added he considers such an act to be "a crime against humanity".
On an account called "Fact Checker MOIB", Pakistan's Ministry of Information responded, stamping "propaganda" across a picture of the Taliban spokesman's post.
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Southeast Asia
Prabowo Visits Flood Victims AfterEid Prayer in Aceh
DedeLeniMardianti
March 21, 2026
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President PrabowoSubianto visited temporary shelters for victims of the Aceh floods following his Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri prayers. The President performed his prayers at the Darussalam Mosque in SimpangEmpat Village, KarangBaru District, within the Aceh Tamiang Regency.
According to a live broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel, the Gerindra Party Chairman attended the congregational prayer until 8:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Dressed in a white koko shirt and a black peci cap, Prabowo departed the mosque after shaking hands with members of the local community and distributing essential supplies.
Located less than two kilometers from the mosque, the temporary shelter visited by the President currently houses approximately 600 families. Aceh Governor MuzakirManaf, Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy IndraWijaya were among the officials accompanying Prabowo during the visit.
The President briefly entered one of the shelters to speak directly with residents, remaining at the site for roughly 30 minutes until 8:35 a.m. WIB.
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Sarawak records third rabies death of the year after 10‑year‑old Kuching boy bitten by stray dog
By Malay Mail
21 Mar 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — A 10‑year‑old boy from Kuching has died of rabies, marking Sarawak’s third fatality from the disease this year.
The Sarawak Health Department said that the child had been bitten by a stray dog on February 11 but did not receive medical attention after the incident, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.
The department said the boy had cleaned the wound himself at home, which meant he did not receive the immediate medical care required after a suspected rabies exposure.
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Over 20,000 gather at Johor MB’s Raya open house in show of ‘Bangsa Johor’ unity
21 Mar 2026
JOHOR BAHRU, March 21 — Over 20,000 people of various ethnicities flocked to Johor MenteriBesarDatukOnn Hafiz Ghazi’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house today, with the extraordinary attendance reflecting the spirit of ‘Bangsa Johor’ and the close relationship between the state government and the people.
The crowd started gathering as early as 8 am to enjoy the festive atmosphere, with 37 stalls offering a variety of traditional and modern dishes.
Among the dishes are ketupat, lemang, rendang, beef biryani, soto and mee rebus, along with a variety of kuih, and hot and cold beverages.
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International Forest Day 2026: Malaysia cuts logging limit under MP13 to protect forests
21 Mar 2026
PUTRAJAYA, March 21 — The government continues to strengthen its commitment to Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) by setting the Annual Allowable Cut (CTT) in Permanent Reserved Forests (HSK) for the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13) at an area of 890,000 hectares (ha), compared to 1,165,300 ha during the 12th Malaysia Plan (MP12).
Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said that the reduction of CTT is a strategic step to balance economic needs and forest preservation, as well as to strengthen the practice of SFM in the country.
BANGKOK, March 18 — A Thai man broke into the zoo enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, police said today, as the zoo filed a trespassing...
He said that the measure not only has a positive impact on forest conservation efforts but also ensures that the supply of timber to the industry can be maintained continuously in a stable quantity.
In 2025, the forestry and agriculture sectors recorded a contribution of RM6.006 billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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Musa Aman and Hajiji Noor attend Aidilfitri prayers at Sabah State Mosque
21 Mar 2026
KOTA KINABALU, March 21 — Head of State Tun Musa Aman, accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, performed Aidilfitri prayers with thousands of congregants at the State Mosque today.
Upon arrival, Musa was received by Hajiji, Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri MasidiManjun, Local Government and Housing Minister and Main Committee for Islamic Celebrations Chairman DatukMohdArifinArif, State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong, and Sabah Federal Secretary DatukMohdRazaliWahab.
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Lim Guan Eng pauses public criticism, welcomes meeting with Anthony Loke and Chow KonYeow on Penang quit rent dispute
By Malay Mail
21 Mar 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng has welcomed party secretary‑general Anthony LokeSiewFook’s move to convene a meeting between him and Penang Chief Minister Chow KonYeow to resolve the ongoing dispute over the state’s steep quit rent increases.
Lim said in a statement that he appreciated Loke’s intervention and described the proposed discussion as a step toward finding a “satisfactory resolution” to the issue.
“I wish to thank DAP Secretary‑General LokeSiewFook for his concern and initiative to convene a meeting involving Penang Chief Minister Chow KonYeow and myself to find a satisfactory resolution over the contentious hike in quit rent in Penang this year, some by more than 3,000 times,” he said.
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Arab world
Saudi Arabia intercepts dozens of drones as Iran escalates Gulf strikes
March 21, 2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s armed forces shot down dozens of drones in the first few hours of Saturday morning as Iran intensified strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure following Israel’s bombing of Iran’s South Pars gas field earlier this week.
A series of Saudi defense ministry posts on X showed the 51 drone attacks concentrated on the Kingdom’s Eastern Province — home to its major oil fields and refineries. A total of 92 drones have been intercepted since Friday.
The latest figures bring the total number of drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia to at least 575 since February 28, according to a tally based on defense ministry reports.
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Saudi authorities laud successful operational plan during Ramadan
March 20, 2026
MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has lauded the success of its operational plan for Ramadan, highlighting the Kingdom’s ability to manage one of the largest and most complex crowd operations in the world.
Millions of pilgrims visited the two holy mosques during Ramadan, experiencing a seamless and meticulously organized flow of worship and services that reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims.
The authority emphasized that this success is the result of an integrated operational system built on proactive planning, coordination among service, security, operational, and health entities, and efficient field execution.
This approach enabled highly effective crowd management and the delivery of high-quality services, enhancing the spiritual experience for worshippers and visitors alike.
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Traditional Arts Festival to be held in Riyadh
March 20, 2026
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Culture is hosting the Traditional Arts Festival in Riyadh.
Taking place from March 26 to April 8, the festival will celebrate traditional performing arts from across the Kingdom. It aims to nurture creative talent in various fields while strengthening cultural identity and promoting the values of creativity and excellence.
The festival will offer visitors a rich cultural experience, and features a dedicated performance arena to showcase traditional arts from different regions of the Kingdom, reflecting its cultural diversity.
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Saudi defense minister conveys leadership’s praise to armed forces during Eid meeting
March 20, 2026
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Friday conveyed the greetings, praise and congratulations of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces for their “heroic role” in defending the Kingdom and confronting what he described as unjustified Iranian aggression.
In a post on X, Prince Khalid said he was pleased to meet officials of the Ministry of Defense to mark Eid Al-Fitr, and to deliver the leadership’s appreciation.
He wrote: “I was pleased to meet with the leaders and senior officials of the Ministry of Defense and congratulate them on Eid Al-Fitr. I also conveyed the greetings and congratulations of the leadership — may God support them — and their praise for the heroic role of our armed forces in defending the homeland and confronting the unjustified Iranian aggression.
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Europe
Anti-Muslim hate crime below average in Leicester but 'there's a long way to go'
Samuel Kalantzis Reporter
21 Mar 2026
New data shows anti-Muslim hate crime incidents are below the national average in Leicester but people in Leicester said 'we still have a long way to go'.
The government has published a new definition of anti-Muslim hostility, prompted by a record 4,478 hate crimes across the UK targeting Muslims, or people perceived to be of the Muslim faith.
The new definition states: "Anti-Muslim hostility is intentionally engaging in, assisting or encouraging criminal acts – including acts of violence, vandalism, harassment, or intimidation, whether physical, verbal, written or electronically communicated – that are directed at Muslims because of their religion or at those who are perceived to be Muslim, including where that perception is based on assumptions about ethnicity, race or appearance."
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Eid moon spotters pass skills to next generation
Aisha Iqbal
21-03-2026
Moon spotters were passing their skills to the next generation as Muslims waited for a sighting of the new moon to celebrate Eid.
Families and astronomers gathered at a site known locally as "top of the world" on Gaisby Lane, Shipley, to try to see a slither of the new crescent moon.
Islam follows a lunar calendar with each month starting at the sighting of the moon. Eid al-Fitr is held on the first day of the 10th month of the calendar marking the end of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sundown.
Opinions on when to celebrate Eid vary among British Muslims - some follow guidance from Saudi Arabia while others look to the nearest Muslim country, Morocco.
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Azerbaijan Army celebrates Novruz and Ramadan holidays with great solemnity
21 March 2026
Pursuant to the annual action plan approved by the Minister of Defense, a series of events dedicated to the Novruz and Ramadan holidays were held across the types of troops of the Azerbaijan Army, including Combined Arms Army, army corps, formations, and special military educational institutions.
Events commenced with a tribute to the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people HeydarAliyev, and Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
Congratulatory messages by the Head of State and the Minister of Defense were conveyed to the personnel, with the aim of promoting national and moral values and further strengthening the spirit of patriotism.
Speakers at the festive events highlighted that the arrival of spring are celebrated in the country with joy, enthusiasm, and great solemnity. They also addressed the historical background of the Novruz and Ramadan traditions, emphasizing the people’s strong attachment to their historical customs and observance at the state level.
It was noted that the participation of the Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, IlhamAliyev and the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, MehribanAliyeva in the celebrations alongside the people, as well as his congratulatory message to the nation on the occasion of the holidays, has also been a source of morale for the personnel of the Azerbaijan Army.
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'Significant donations' from Tesco staff during Ramadan
By Harry Williams
21-03-2026
The hampers were given to food banks in Bradford as part of an Iftar charity event involving 12 Tesco stores across West Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.
"As food plays a significant role during this festival, we’re very proud to offer a variety of options to support those in our community while celebrating unity, diversity, and spirit of togetherness during the holy month."
Kate highlighted Tesco’s year-round support for local charities and organisations, thanking both colleagues and customers for their continued generosity.
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Muslims in Georgia mark end of Ramadan
byDFWatch staff
March 20, 2026
Since early morning, worshippers assembled at the Central Mosque in Batumi, where they held holiday prayers to mark the occasion. The celebration came after a month of fasting as Muslim believers observed Ramadan.
Georgia’s mufti, Adam Shantadze, addressed those gathered at the mosque, congratulating them on the holiday and speaking about its significance. He also used the occasion to express condolences to Georgia’s Christian community following the death of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, whose passing this week has put the country into a period of mourning.
Interpressnews reported that Eid was also celebrated in other mosques across Adjara, the autonomous region in southwestern Georgia where much of the country’s Muslim population lives.
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North America
Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as Trump floats ‘winding down’ Mideast operations
By Ellen O'Regan
March 21, 2026
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other on Saturday, the latest in a string of attacks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran in late February.
The U.S., meanwhile, was sending thousands more Marines to the Middle East, according to media reports, even as U.S. President Donald Trump broached "winding down" American military operations in the regioin.
Israel's military said Saturday's attacks targeted "the Iranian terrorist regime" in Tehran, as well as "Hezbollah targets" in Beruit. Israel also said that it identified missiles fired from Iran at Israeli territory.
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Canadians mark Eid al-Fitr amid ‘growing concerns’ from global tensions
By PrishaDev
March 20, 2026
Muslims across Canada are marking Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan with prayer, family gatherings and acts of charity.
As Canadians who celebrate come together on this holy day, many also carry concern for loved ones back home amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
“It’s been a really challenging Ramadan, as you can imagine. A lot of Canadian Muslims come from different backgrounds and have roots in many parts of the world,” he said.
“So many people have parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles back home, and when there’s missiles and bombs flying overhead, it can cause a lot of concern, a lot of anxiety.”
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Ecuador’s Netanyahu and Trump supporters target Ecuadorian–Iranian Cultural Center
byXimeYauca
21 March 2026
Operation Epic Fury, which the United States and Israel executed on the Islamic Republic of Iran in the early hours of February 28, 2026, left hundreds dead, including leading figures in the Islamic regime and women and children.
Although this military assault occurred some 13,270 km from Ecuador, in Quito, the country’s capital, supporters of Israel’s and the United States’ leaders raided the Ecuadorian–Iranian Cultural Center, in the north of the city. They used sticks and pepper spray whilst shouting insults and threats.
According to viral social media images, a group of people arrived outside the center in a caravan of cars at around 7:30 pm local time (GMT-5). The group, some of whom had sticks, were shouting at and threatening those inside, damaging property, causing panic and leaving two injured.
This video reports how women and children were assaulted while praying in the Ecuadorian–Iranian Cultural Center in Quito. This is a direct consequence of the biased and dehumanizing narratives that turn foreign policy into fuel for hatred. When the Foreign Office takes a stance siding with Israel, the United States, and their international terrorism, it also legitimizes violence at home. https://t.co/7aQ3er7Y1x pic.twitter.com/gKsGRir8fr
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Under the baobab: Penn State Powwow founder leaves lasting legacy
By Charles Dumas
March 21, 2026
Happy spring and Eid Mubarak, sisters and brothers. The holy month of Ramadan ended on Friday with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Our Muslim neighbors celebrated with communal prayer, fasting, zakat and spiritual renewal by visiting family and friends, wearing new clothes, and attending to special needs. Sadly this year, this time of joy and celebration is marred by war in the Middle East, the cradle of three great religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Our time of grief should not be focused on oil but a renewal of compassion, dignity and respect. There are those who come into a wanting world and seek ways to transform it into a better place. Sensing a desert they plant gardens. Seeing an absence they create a lasting presence. Such a one was our brother, leader and colleague John Sanchez. John and Victoria joined Penn State in 1997. John was a faculty member in the Bellisario College of Communications. At the time they were the only native family in our Nittany Valley community, which was erroneously named after an “extinct indigenous tribe.” John, a leading scholar of in the field of intercultural studies, accessed the situation. Then, rather than “cursing the darkness,” he lit a candle. John’s tribal affiliation was Yaqui/Apache. Mining was his cultural heritage, and he inaugurated a local Powwow, a traditional ceremony. Native dancers, chefs, vendors and scholars were invited to come to our community to share their heritage, their culture, their joy. From those beginnings, over the years, thousands have come to participate, native and non-native. Through these efforts we have been elevated by the wisdom from our most ancient American peoples. We are, only because they were. The 20th Penn State Powwow, “New Faces of an Ancient People,” will fill the C3 Sports Complex March 28-29. For the first time, Professor Emeritus John Sanchez will be with us in spirit only. He was laid to rest in Kansas, near his mother and father, surrounded by his loving family. We share collective love and grief with Victoria, their children, Dakota and Kerry, Brave Heart and Cindy and grandchildren. Elsewhere around town Congratulations to the Penn State women’s hockey team. They made it to the Frozen Four for the first time, with the NCAA tournament finals held at Pegula Ice Arena. And roll on, PSU wrestling. The dynasty continues — favorites to win the NCAA Championship. We believe they will. Welcome back Tanisha Wright, the new head coach of the Lady Lions. We have been fans of Tanisha since she played under Renee Portland in 2001 to 2005, leading the Lady Lions to back-to-back Big Ten titles and four NCAA appearances. She was a three time Big Ten Defensive player of the year. We followed her to the pros where she played for 10 years with the Seattle Storm, leading them to nine straight playoffs and the 2010 championship. One of the league’s stars, she was defensive first team five times. Her first head coaching job was from 2021-24 with the Atlanta Dream, where she was named the AP Coach of the Year in 2022. Let’s go, back to t
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'The risk of catastrophe is enormous here.' New details emerge in mosque shooting plot
By: Scott Noll
Mar 21, 2026
COLUMBIA STATION, OH — Federal prosecutors said in a court filing Friday that “only timely intervention by law enforcement” kept a Valley City man from finalizing and carrying out his plans to commit a mass shooting at a Columbia Station mosque "because he hates Muslims.”
The memorandum in support of pretrial detention filed by the government is the first time federal prosecutors have indicated how big of a threat they considered Wyatt Brzoska.
Prosecutors urged a judge to keep the 20-year-old in jail, warning, “Had he not been arrested, he could have committed an unspeakable atrocity.”
Investigators said they first learned of the plans in November after the FBI received a tip about social media posts possibly threatening a mass shooting at a mosque.
Federal investigators wrote in court documents that Brzoska was questioned by the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, but claimed the posts were a joke.
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Thousands of Muslims mark Eid in Toronto with heavy hearts
Mar 20, 2026
Thousands of people gathered at aEid festival in Toronto on Friday to celebrate the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but an organizer says many people did so with heavy hearts.
Zubair Khan said Eid al-Fitr is a time to celebrate community and faith, but also it happened this year at a particularly fragile time as the war in the Middle East intensifies.
"In our tradition, our understanding is that our global community is like one body. And when any aspect of it is hurting, the rest of body feels that, is concerned about that and responds to that," said Khan, one of the masters of ceremonies of the MAC Eid Festival at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place.
"Even though it's a very ethnically diverse community and we're all the way here in Canada, our hearts, our thoughts, our prayers are very much with people suffering around the world and places in the world, such as Sudan, Gaza, the unfortunate situation in Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan," he added.
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Africa
SSANU president decries economic hardship in Eid-el-Fitr message
March 20, 2026
The National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Mohammed Ibrahim, has lamented the worsening economic hardship facing workers while calling for unity and a more responsive approach from the government as Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr across the country.
In a Sallah message personally signed on Friday, Ibrahim congratulated union members, the Muslim Ummah, and Nigerians at large on the successful completion of Ramadan, describing the period as one marked by discipline, sacrifice, and devotion.
The SSANU president praised the spiritual commitment demonstrated during Ramadan, noting that the act of fasting reflects deep submission to the will of God.
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Eid-el-Fitr: Sustain Ramadan’s virtues of Prayers, Sacrifice Care For Less Privileged,SaysGovInuwa
by William Attah
March 21, 2026
Gombe State Governor, MuhammaduInuwaYahaya, has called on Muslims to sustain the virtues of sacrifice, compassion, and generosity towards the less privileged, imbibed during the month of Ramadan.
Speaking through his Deputy, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, at the Government House where he hosted a select reception for dignitaries, including the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Verghis, and the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. MoshenAntit, shortly after the Eid-el-Fitr prayer.
Earlier at the GombeEid praying ground Friday morning, the Governor, personally joined the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji (Dr.) AbubakarShehuAbubakar III, and other Muslim faithful to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
The two-Raka’at prayer was led by the Deputy Chief Imam of Bubayero Central Mosque, Gombe, UstazAliyuHammari, who later called for the sustained peace enjoyed in the State.
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak
March 21, 2026
PRETORIA, South Africa, March 21, 2026/APO Group/ -- President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Muslim community Eid Mubarak in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the Holy Month of Ramadaan.
President Ramaphosa wishes individuals, families, and communities a joyous and reflective time of prayer, gratitude, unity and sharing.
The President also invites the Muslim community to reflect, on Human Rights Day, on the constitutional provisions that pertain to religious and cultural practices.
President Ramaphosa said: “Our nation shares in this celebration of Eid, in the spirit of goodwill and appreciation of our diversity.
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Senator Buharifecilitates with Muslims on Eid el Filtri
March 21, 2026
A governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Oyo Senator BuhariAbdulfatai has felicitated with Muslims in Oyo State on Eid el Fitri celebration.
A statement by the Oyo North Senator prayed God to accept the fasting and peace of all Muslims urged them to sustained the spirit of Ramadan in their daily activities.
He called on them to make their daily payers and also fasting a periodic exercise in order to win people to God via good character and commitment.
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City Boy Movement distributes food palliatives to Cross River residents
March 21, 2026
By Emem Julius
The City Boy Movement, a youth-focused support group championing the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, has distributed food items to both Muslim and Christian communities in Cross River State.
The event, which took place on Friday in Calabar, witnessed the distribution of over 5,000 boxes of palliatives, packed with essential food items to both Christians and Muslims in the spirit of the holy month.
Speaking during the event, State Coordinator of the group, OkonEyo-Ita, said the initiative was designed to support Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr and Christians as they prepare for Easter.
He said, “This initiative is designed to support the Muslim community as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr and the Christians community as well as they prepare for Easter celebration.”
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Bauchi CCN Extends Warm, Sincere Greetings To Muslims At Eid-el-Fitr
by Suzan Edeh
March 21, 2026
Bauchi State chapter of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), has extended warm and sincere greetings to the government and people of Bauchi State on the occasion of the 2026 Eid el-Fitr.
The State Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria, Rev. Prof Collins Agbong David, on behalf of the members, felicitated with the Muslim community for having a successful 30 days of fasting and other religious activities.
“As Muslims celebrate the spirit of Ramadan, a period of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth, the CCN recognizes the values of compassion, forgiveness, and community that unite us as Nigerians.”
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