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Congress leader Husain Dalwai says Muslims not bound to accept cow as ‘mother’ amid national animal debate

Congress leader Husain Dalwai says Muslims not bound to accept cow as ‘mother’ amid national animal debate

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Amid the debate over granting cows the status of a “national animal”, Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Tuesday said that while some people may consider cows as mothers, Muslims are not obliged to accept that belief.  Speaking to IANS, Dalwai said, “Earlier, the cow was referred to as a state animal, and now it is being called a mother. Even if Muslims take a step back, there is still an attempt to push them further. You may call the cow a mother, but we consider it an important animal of this country and a state animal. What is wrong with that? Those who described it as a state animal have said the right thing.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Son’s tribute to father, ‘piece of Gujarat in Delhi’: Story of Chausath Khamba | Delhi News

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As one makes their way to the Nizamuddin dargah, the 14th-century shrine built to commemorate Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, a striking structure comes into view towards the right. Marked by marble pillars and exquisite lattice work, this is Chausath Khamba: literally translated to 64 pillars. Built in 1623-24 AD, the structure houses the tomb of Mirza Aziz Koka, foster brother of Mughal Emperor Akbar. As per the official conservation document by Aga Khan Trust for Culture: “The tomb enclosure is entered through a lofty arched gateway and has a large sunken forecourt. The mausoleum is unique on account of it being built entirely of marble, with 25 marble domes supporting the flat roof of the structure. The plan for Chausath Khamba could have been inspired from the wooden garden pavilions from Persia — such as the Chihil Sutun, and in turn, the Chausath Khamba seems to have inspired the architectural design for Emperor Shahjahan’s Diwan-i-Aam, Hall of Audience.” It further states: “Each facade of the square structure has five marble arches inset with marble …

It was all yellow: At Nizamuddin dargah, centuries-old celebration of spring | Delhi News

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On Wednesday, the centuries-old Nizamuddin Dargah was draped in a carpet of yellow. From flowers at the shops lining the streets leading to the shrine to the turbans and scarves adorning the visitors, the colour was hard to miss. The occasion? Basant Panchami celebrations, which drew in people from all faiths. “I have seen nothing like this before. It is so vibrant and colourful,” exclaimed William, a media professional from Kansas, US, as he basked in the festival welcoming spring. He was accompanied by his friend Anand from California, who said: “I have my roots in Hyderabad so, Hindu-Muslim integration is not new for me. But what I witnessed here, Hindu celebrations on the premises of a mosque, is something very unique,” said Anand, referring to the Khilji-era mosque on the premises. The premises was abuzz with activity all through the day, starting with the presentation of yellow chadar on the graves of the Sufi saint and Khusro and culminating in qawwali in the evening. Deepika Singh According to Sufi Ajmal Nizami, a custodian of …