The Economic Times on MSN: BJP leader suggests Muslim men wear 'tarpaulin hijabs' on Holi
In controversial comments, BJP leader Raghuraj Singh has suggested that Muslim men wear hijabs made of tarpaulin to avoid any inconvenience during Holi celebrations on Friday. The festival of Holi ...
The Statesman on MSN: To avoid Holi colours, Muslim men can wear 'tarpaulin hijabs': UP minister
To avoid Holi colours, Muslim men can wear 'tarpaulin hijabs': UP minister
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Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Labour and Employment Raghuraj Singh triggered a controversy on Tuesday by suggesting that those who wish to avoid colours on Holi should wear a “tarpaulin hijab’ ...
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The faith of Islam helped various Muslim peoples in their struggle to gain political freedom in the mid-20th century, and the unity of Islam contributed to later political solidarity.
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A series of Muslim leaders, known as caliphs, became successors to Muhammad as spiritual and civil heads. This system of leadership became known as a caliphate.