Mosque demolition
- India
SC denies status quo on demolition of mosques, shrines in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath
Supreme Court of India on Friday, October 25, declined to impose a status quo on the demolition of several structures including mosques and dargahs in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath. This decision came after…
- India
Delhi HC refuses permission for prayers at demolished Mehrauli mosque
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking permission for offering Ramzan prayers at the now demolished 600-year-old Akhoondji mosque located in Mehrauli. The order was passed on March 11. The plea,…
- Delhi
Delhi: Over 2K objections filed against proposed demolition of Sunheri Masjid
New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council has received more than 2,000 comments and suggestions over the proposed demolition of the Sunheri Masjid. The NDMC had sought public feedback and suggestions on…
- World
Ethiopia: 3 Muslims shot dead in protest against demolition of mosques
Three Muslim worshipers were shot to death and dozens injured by Ethiopian security forces during a protest over the demolition of mosques in Ethiopia at the grand mosque Anwar Masjid in the…