Congress leader Shama Mohamed supported cricketer Mohammad Shami’s decision to forgo fasting while traveling and playing during Ramadan. She said, “...In Islam, there is a very important thing during Ramzan. When we are travelling, we don't need to fast (Roza), so Mohammed Shami is travelling and he's not at his own place. He's playing a sport where he can be very thirsty. Nobody insists that when you're playing a sport, you have to fast...It is your deeds which are very important. It (Islam) is a very scientific religion...”
12 March,2025 09:21 PM IST
Each Ramadan, Mohammed Ali Road—Mumbai’s ultimate street food paradise comes to life as food lovers throng from far and wide to grab Iftar special delicacies. In Mumbai, there’s no place more vibrant for Iftar than Mohammed Ali Road—a street that comes alive with lights, aromas, and centuries-old culinary traditions. From century-old kebab shops to generations-old sweet houses, every corner here has a story to tell. Here are irresistible treats and unmissable food stops at Mumbai’s Mohammed Ali Road.
11 March,2025 06:20 PM IST
As Ramadan comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations kick in across the country. Muslims across the country gathered at religious places to offer Eid prayers. An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees filled the Jama Masjid in bright attires on April 11 to offer prayers on Eid. In Mumbai, devotees gathered at Mahim Masjid to offer ‘namaz’ on Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees in MP’s Bhopal offered Eid prayers at Eidgah with family and friends. Eidgah in Assam’s Guwahati witnessed a large number of devotees on the occasion of revered Eid. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.
11 April,2024 11:14 AM IST
Ramadan 2024 is here opening doors to one of the biggest Iftar markets in Mumbai. Each year, Mohammad Ali Road comes alive during the period of Ramadan with a variety of feasts so irresistible, that you are bound to be left wondering what to try. But worry not. Here is a food walk at the mecca of Ramadan Iftari feast, Mohammad Ali Road with treats that are must-try. From savory snacks like samosas, kebabs, cutlets and Kebab to desserts like Phirni and Mawa Jalebi, if you are going to Mohammed Ali Road, watch the video to know what not to miss on Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai.
20 March,2024 05:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
