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Tag Archives: Hajj
Nawab Sikandar Begum’s Hajj Memoir
Sikandar Begum has the unique distinction of being the first Indian ruler to make the hajj journey. Even with their proclamation of love for Islam none of the Muslim rulers of India went for hajj because it was a long and dangerous travel. Nawab Sikandar Begum went for hajj with a party of about 1000 people of which were mostly women. Continue reading
Haj Subsidy, Anyone?
Google the words Haj Subsidy and the top three results are from the rabid right wing Muslim-bashers. All the first 30 results are related to India and that means it is a big issue for Indian and Indians. Since, the … Continue reading
Posted in India, Politics, Society
Tagged bjp, Haj Subsidy, Hajj, Indian-Islam, RSS, saudi arabia, saudi-arab
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