History teacher

Anjum Hasan’s latest novel, History’s Angel, describes the life of a middle-class school teacher and his family in contemporary Delhi

Where prayers are heard: Jama Masjid during Ramzan

Jama Masjid receives at least 500 visitors every Friday to offer prayers and have iftar in the open area during Ramzan. Patriot visits the iconic site to capture some festive moments of one such evening.

Jal Board withdraws permission for Muslim employees to take work break during Ramzan

Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which the followers of Islam fast from dawn to dusk, pray for peace and guidance, and give back to the community in the form of charity.

Delhi meat shops to not open from Tuesday during Navratri, Hindu sentiments cited as reason

This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops under its jurisdiction during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.

Clubhouse session targets Muslim women

Delhi Commission for Women has taken note of anti-Muslim comments on the social media platform.   Even as the accused in the Bulli Bai case has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing, Muslim women have found themselves in the centre of yet another online harassment. A screen recording of a chatroom discussing why ‘Muslim […]