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Majority of Muslims in Ullal celebrate Eid ignoring Koorth Thangal’s diktat

CD Network
June 25, 2017

Mangaluru, Jun 25: A majority of Muslims in the historic town of Ullal in Mangaluru taluk on Sunday celebrated Eid al-Fitr rejecting a local Khazi’s order to observe the fast and postpone the festival for a day.

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When religious heads and prominent Khazis of coastal Karnataka declared the end of Ramadan yesterday, Ullal Khazi Fazal Koyamma Thangal aka Koorath Thangal had asked his followers to continue fasting and celebrate Eid on Monday.

Hundreds of followers of Koorath Thangal in Ullal and some remote areas of Dakshina Kannada district have accepted the unexpected “order” and postponed Eid. A couple of mosques in Ullal region and a few mosques in rural areas of Belthangady taluk will be celebrating Eid on Monday.

However, Eid prayers were held at Ullal’s prominent Sayyid Madani Juma Masjid on Sunday under the leadership of assistant Khazi Abdul Rauoof Ustad.

Speaking after leading the prayers, Rauoof Ustad said that fasting on the day of Eid was prohibited in Islam. He also urged the Muslims to be united and follow the path of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his pious companions.

Speaking to media persons, Ullal dargah and mosque committee president Abdul Rasheed Haji said that Koorath Thangal was not in touch with the committee for past one year.

“Dakshina Kannada Khazi Thwaka Ahmed Musliyar and Udupi Khazi Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal had already announced Eid after verifying moonsighting reports from Bhatkal last night. Hence, in Ullal, assistant Khazi announced the Eid in the absence of Koorath Thangal,” he clarified.

Police had stepped up security measures around the mosque and dargah in the wake of differences between Koorath Thangal and other clerics. Food and Civil Supplies Minister U T Khader also visited the mosque and exchanged Eid greetings.

Why confusion?

Koorath Thangal was appointed as the Khazi of Ullal in March 2014 following the demise of his father Thajul Ulama Assayyid Abdurrahman Al-Bukhari, who was the Khazi of Ullal for several decades. Koorath Thangal’s several moves had triggered controversy in last couple of years.

According to sources, the reason for fresh controversy is that management committee of the mosque did not inform Koorath Thangal before announcing the end of the Ramadan last night as he was not in touch with the committee.

As soon as Koorath Thangal realized that announcement of Eid was made without his permission, he sent a voice message on social media stating that Sunday will be the 30th day of Ramadan. A few clerics reportedly tried to convince Koorath Thangal to change his decision but in vain.

Also Read: Coastal Karnataka celebrates Eid al-Fitr; thousands offer prayers braving rains

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Comments

Abu safwan
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Sunday, 25 Jun 2017

Don't allow him to enter ullal. Select a new khaki from dakshina Kannada diet. We have a lot of scholars in dk they can speak in locallanguges (Kannada Hindi english). End the monopoly of Kerala star's in dakshina Kannada. Jazakallah khair

Alam
 - 
Sunday, 25 Jun 2017

Qazi's have the complete authority to accept or reject the witness. Let us completely understand the situation before making any remarks. Also we the general public have to be proactive in moon sightings for all 12 months.

Mohammed Hanif Udy
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Monday, 26 Jun 2017

Because of AP and EK Politics in Kerala, Dakshina Kannada becoming victim of it. We depend on EK AP just because of Madrasa Board. As we have resources in Ullal, we should stop both AP EK boards and start new one from Ullal. All Kerala political ulemas should be Kicked out. Karnataka should be free from these cunning Kerala ulemas. They create rift in our community. They loot money from us. We should be free from their influence. People should not follow blindly any one.

ummar
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Monday, 26 Jun 2017

@Abu safwan
Donn make foolish comments. Try to learn basic knowledge of Islam

Haneef Mohammad
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Tuesday, 27 Jun 2017

Yes, time has come to start karnatak samasta to unit all groups in dakshina kannada and overall karnataka. we have to kick keral AP, EK Group ulemas and strart own system of islamic education.

These kerala goupism made DK,UPUPI people life confusing when manglore is facing communal tention. we need to unify all Groups of people to face RSS chaddi wings.

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April 18,2020

Udupi, Apr 18: The Adamaru Mutt and Mutt-owned educational institutions donated fifty five lakhs, fifty five thousand, five hundred and fifty five rupees to the PM-CARES Fund on Friday.

Sri Vishwakapriyattirtha Sripada, while donating the amount, delivered the message that in these difficult times in our country, the government has no sources of tax revenue but the cost of various departments especially public health expenses are increasing.

We leave three meals a week and distribute the money saved to those in need. We pray that India becomes the first COVID-19-free country in the world with all our efforts.

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August 7,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state's health department issued fresh guidelines for the disposal of bodies of COVID patients.

"Although an increased risk of COVID infection from a dead body to health workers or family members who follow standard precautions while handling the body is unlikely, the lack of scientific data requires the utmost care to avoid the inadvertent spread of COVID-19 during these times," the statement from the health department's press release read, emphasising on the dignity of the dead and the religious and cultural tradition.

The 23-page press release elaborated on guidelines regarding testing, handling of dead bodies and other specificities in relation to the management of COVID-19 bodies.

"Testing should not be insisted in every case of death, but only when they have a recorded history of influenza-like symptoms. The body should be handed over to the family members/ relatives in a dignified manner immediately after swab collection and hospitals should provide handouts with a list of dos and don'ts in English and Kannada laying down relevant information," the statement said.

It added, "At the mortuary, health care workers, mortuary staff and the family of the deceased body shall not come in direct contact with the dead body and must wear full personal protective equipment (PPE). If the family or relative are for any reason unable to cremate or bury the body, the local health authority shall arrange for the dignified last rites as per the religious traditions of the family."

Regarding autopsies (post mortem) on COVID-19 bodies, the state department said that they should be avoided, except in necessary circumstances.

The statement also gave detailed guidelines regarding the appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths in line with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines.

Additionally, the health department made a statement about the admission procedure for COVID positive patients referred by other district administrations saying, "It is now mandatory for all the referrals from the BBMP admission and discharge of COVID positive patients to be done through the online COVID Hospital Bed Management System (CHBMS)."

The state's count of coronavirus cases was 1,51,449 in the past 24 hours.

So far, a total of 2,804 people have died due to COVID-19 in the state, while the average recovery rate in Karnataka is 49.3 per cent.

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April 4,2020

New Delhi, Apr 4: The Supreme Court on Friday urged Karnataka and Kerala to amicably resolve their issues concerning a border blockade that has choked the free flow of vehicles carrying essential items and patients in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Karnataka, which imposed the blockade, justified that its border was sealed to “combat the spread of the pandemic by preventing the movement of people from the bordering districts of Kerala to Karnataka”.

The State had moved the Supreme Court, challenging a Kerala High Court order on April 1 to open the border. Kerala has countered that patients from the State cannot be denied access to health care. Besides, the blockade has severely affected the supply of essential items, from medicines to food, to Kerala.

On Friday, a Supreme Court Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta urged the States to not confront each other in the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis. Instead, it asked the Chief Secretaries of both States to sit with the Union Health Secretary and iron out a solution. Meanwhile, the apex court urged Kerala not to take any precipitative action based on the High Court order.

The court issued notice to Kerala on the appeal filed by Karnataka, represented by advocate Shubhranshu Padhi. It listed the case for further hearing on April 7.

Karnataka, in its appeal against the High Court order, said the blockade was put in place in the interest of public health. The situation regarding Coronavirus was “really dire”, it said. It warned that opening the blockade would cause a law and order issue as its local population wanted the border to remain sealed.

Karnataka argued that Kerala was the “worst-affected” State in the country with nearly 194 coronavirus cases. In this, Kasaragod, adjoining Karnataka, was the “worst affected” district of Kerala with over a 100 positive cases.

MP’s plea

The court also separately considered a writ petition by Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan for an order to forthwith open the State border.

The parliamentarian, represented by advocates Haris Beeran and Pallavi Pratap, urged the court to issue an ex-parte stay on the operation of the blockade imposed by Karnataka with its border States.

Mr. Unnithan said Karnataka’s blockade was “ill-planned and dangerous” and had led to loss of lives. Two patients from Kerala, in need of urgent medical care, died after their ambulances were denied entry at the border by the Karnataka authorities. 

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