AYODHYA MOSQUE CONSTRUCTION
Ayodhya Ram temple: Construction work nearing completion, handed over to Trust, says chairman Nripendra Misra
A total of 148 of the 150 construction works in the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya have been completed.The remaining work focuses on the outer enclosure, which was delayed due to rain. The temple's lighting is targeted for completion by November 15 in preparation for Diwali. Additionally, the committee is reviewing financial matters and assessing contractor performance.
Ram temple donations pilfered during counting process, 105 instances caught on CCTV: SIT
A Special Investigation Team has unveiled a significant case of embezzlement involving donations meant for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The investigation has produced a chargesheet documenting 105 instances of illicit cash withdrawal recorded on CCTV. Eight suspects have been apprehended and are in judicial custody, while additional witnesses are being interviewed.
UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment
An illegally constructed mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate was demolished early Saturday morning. This action followed a court order which rejected the mosque committee's appeal. Heavy police forces were deployed to ensure law and order at the site. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting hate politics and weakening social harmony. The district administration stated the demolition cleared government land of encroachment.
33 years after demolition, rollout of new mosque project in Ayodhya tentatively around April 2026
A new mosque project in Dhannipur, Ayodhya, may see a rollout around April 2026. The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation faces hurdles including land availability and funding. Revised plans are being submitted for approval. The project aims to include a hospital and educational institutions.
Ayodhya mosque plan rejected by development authority over pending NOCs: RTI reply
The Ayodhya Development Authority has turned down the mosque construction plan in Dhannipur village. The reason was non-receipt of no-objection certificates from government departments. The land was allotted following a Supreme Court verdict. The mosque trust secretary, Athar Husain, expressed surprise. He questioned why government departments had not provided clearances. A fire department concern involved the approach road's width.
Hit by fund crunch, Ayodhya mosque trust disbands committees, eyes FCRA clearances
The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation has dissolved four committees to speed up resource mobilisation for the Dhannipur mosque project in Ayodhya. The trust aims to secure mandatory clearances under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act to seek overseas donations, addressing a severe fund crunch that has stalled progress since 2019.
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Ayodhya mosque: Black brick with gold Quran inscriptions to arrive from Mecca, Construction to start in April after Eid
A sacred brick, journeying from Mecca to Ayodhya, heralds the foundation laying of the Mohammed Bin Abdullah mosque. Organized by the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation, this mosque, featuring five soaring minarets, signifies a milestone in India's architectural landscape. With plans for inclusive prayer spaces, grand amenities, and educational institutions, the mosque complex aims to foster community development and religious harmony.
Construction of proposed mosque in Ayodhya likely to begin in May
The construction of the mosque is yet to begin even as the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple is expected to take place on January 22, 2024. A map of the proposed mosque and other buildings was submitted to the Ayodhya Development Authority in 2021. It was approved in March this year.
Foundation stone for Ayodhya mosque likely to be laid next year
Haji Arfat Shaikh, chairman of the Ayodhya mosque development committee, said when the mosque is ready in the next five to six years, top clerics of all countries will be invited, including Imam-e-Haram, who leads the namaz at the Mecca masjid. Shaikh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former ex-minority commission chairman of Maharashtra, said the mosque will be "more beautiful" than the iconic Taj Mahal.
'Ayodhya's mosque to be India's biggest, more beautiful than Taj'; Mecca's Imam to lay foundation
Imam-e-Haram, who leads namaz at the holy mosque in Mecca, will lay the foundation stone for the proposed mosque, Masjid Muhammad Bin Abdullah, in Ayodhya. The mosque is being constructed at Dhannipur, 25km from Ayodhya, on a plot provided by the Uttar Pradesh government. The mosque will be the largest in India and will house the world's biggest Quran. The mosque's beauty is expected to surpass that of the Taj Mahal.
Ayodhya Development Authority gives final nod to construction of Dhannipur mosque
"We have approved the project of Ayodhya mosque in the board meeting held on Friday. The sanctioned maps will be handed over to the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) after few departmental formalities which are to be completed within a couple of days," Gaurav Dayal, Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner, said.
UP: Wait for mosque construction work to start in Ayodhya's Dhanipur likely to end soon
On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court ordered the construction of a Ram temple at a disputed site in Ayodhya and asked the government to allocate five acres of land for the construction of a mosque at a prominent place in the district. The IICF trust, constituted for the construction of the mosque, announced its plans to build a hospital, a community kitchen, a library and a research institute, along with the mosque.
Three years after Supreme Court order, construction yet to begin on Ayodhya's new mosque
The board bears an illustration of the proposed mosque for which the Supreme Court had ordered allocation of a five-acre plot.
Funds to be raised by Islamic foundation for construction of mosque in Ayodhya
Foundation secretary Athar Hussain said that a five-member team led by its president Zufar Farooqui visitted Farrukhabad on August 12 and for the first time made an appeal for donations for the construction of the mosque and other public facilities in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 rebellion warrior Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
To make the Ayodhya mosque project a symbol of communal brotherhood and patriotism, the Trust has decided to dedicate the project to Shah, who represented these values and was also a true follower of Islam, according to Trust sources.
Ayodhya mosque against Waqf Act, illegal under Shariyat law: AIMPLB's Zafaryab Jilani
Another executive member of AIMPLB SQR Ilyas said, "We have rejected the proposal to accept land for the mosque at any other place. We lost the title suit and so we don't need a land for a mosque."
Foundation stone for Ayodhya mosque to be laid on R-Day; blueprint this week
The blueprint of the mosque complex, which will include a multi-speciality hospital, a community kitchen and a library, will be unveiled by the IICF on December 19 as the plan for the project has been finalised by its chief architect, Professor S M Akhtar.
Mosque in Ayodhya may be square-shaped like Kaaba: Trust official
Secretary and spokesperson of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) Athar Hussain told on Sunday, "A mosque measuring 15,000 square feet will be built in Dhannipur village. It will be of the same size as that of the Babri mosque. The shape of the mosque may be completely different from that of other mosques.
Mosque in Ayodhya will be of same size as Babri Masjid; Pushpesh Pant to curate its museum: Trust
"...the complex of the mosque, which will be built in Dhannipur, will also have facilities like a hospital, a museum at the Indo-Islamic Research Centre. The mosque will be on 15,000 square feet, while the rest of the land will have these facilities," Athar Hussain, the secretary and spokesperson of Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF), said.
UP CM to be invited to lay foundation stone for public facilities on land for mosque in Ayodhya
To a question on whether Adityanath will lay the foundation stone for the construction of the mosque, Hussain said according to the four schools of thought in Islam -- Hanafi, Hanbali, Shafi and Maliki -- there is no provision for laying the foundation stone for a mosque.
Trust for building mosque on five-acre land in Ayodhya in process of setting up office
"Our Trust has been formed. As per rules, we have applied for a PAN card in its name and awaiting its delivery, after which we will be meeting online and pass a resolution for opening a bank account of the Trust," IICF Secretary Athar Hussain said.
Will go for Ramlala's darshan after Prime Minister Modi, others leave: Uma Bharti
The 61-year-old senior BJP leader's comments came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he tested positive for the coronavirus. The ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple is scheduled to be held on Wednesday in Ayodhya and is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Modi.
Mosque, hospital, library and research centre at Ayodhya’s allotted site
The decision to accept the land was taken at Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board board meeting . "It has been decided at a meeting of the board to take the five-acre land given to us by the UP government," board chairman Zufar Farooqui told reporters. He further added that the board will set up a trust soon for the construction of the mosque.
Why Sharad Pawar wants mosque in name of invader Babar? asks Devendra Fadnavis
"Babar (the first emperor of Mughal dynasty in Indian sub-continent) was an invader. Why on the earth did NCP chief Sharad Pawar want to erect a new mosque in the name of Babar? If Muslims want a place for prayer, they should have one but why in the name of Babar?" asked Devendra Fadnavis.
BMAC likely to move Supreme Court to stake claim on debris of demolished Babri mosque
"We have discussed with our lawyer Rajiv Dhawan and he is also of the opinion that we must claim the debris of mosque, so next week we will be meeting in Delhi and move forward our process," BMAC convenor Zafaryab Jilani said.
Dhannipur is happy about 5 acres for Mosque, not those in Ayodhya
Mehboob said he will discuss the issue with the Babri Masjid Action Committee. Views of many other locals at the erstwhile disputed area resonated with Mehboob’s.
PM Narendra Modi announces setting up independent trust to build Ram Temple
The independent Trust will be named ‘Sri Ramjanambhoomi Tirath Shetra’, Modi announced in Parliament. The Trust will be independent to take decisions regarding the construction of the Temple, the PM said. The Supreme Court in an order on November 9 last year had asked the government to set up a Trust within three months and also allot five acres for building a mosque.
Yogi Adityanath’s task: A suitable mosque site
The verdict, in favour of building a Ram temple, strengthens the political position of Adityanath ahead of the 2022 state elections, especially as no report of violence was reported across UP on Saturday when this paper went to print. He and his guru, Mahant Avaidyanath, have been champions of the Ram temple movement.
Talk of building mosque close to Ram temple can make Hindus intolerant: Uma Bharti
Uma Bharti, who had participated in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement of the 1990s, said she was fully committed to the construction of Ram temple.
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