'Huge Transformation': PM Modi On 4,000 Indian Women Performing Haj Without 'Mehram'
"This journey of theirs is very special in many ways," PM Narendra Modi said as he stated that over 4,000 Muslim women performed Haj this year without 'mehram'.
Jul 30, 2023, 15:21 PM IST
In A First, Over 4,300 Indian Women To Perform Haj Without A Male Companion This Year
Each year, Saudi Arabia hosts around 25 lakh to 30 lakh pilgrims from across the globe to visit Mecca and India sends the third largest contingent of pilgrims in the world.
Mar 29, 2023, 23:29 PM IST
Hesitant to do regional films: Farida Jalal
She is thrilled about her short film "Mehram", which had its digital premiere on ZEE5 on Eid.
Aug 23, 2018, 20:21 PM IST
Award-winning ‘Mehram’ now exclusively on ZEE5
Starring revered actors including Farida Jalal, Sushma Seth and Rajit Kapoor in leading roles, the movie won rave reviews from critics across the world.
Aug 21, 2018, 14:21 PM IST
8 Muslim women from UP who wanted to go for Haj without Mehram withdraw application
At least 32 Muslim women had in past applied to go on Haj without a ‘mehram’.
Apr 23, 2018, 21:02 PM IST
Centre will talk to Saudi Arabia for increasing Haj quota: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
The Centre will talk to the Saudi Arabia government for increasing India's Haj quota in view of a large number of applications it receives for the annual pilgrimage, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
Four Kerala women apply to perform Haj sans 'mehram'
Four Muslim women from Kerala have applied to go on Haj without 'mehram or male guardian, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Sunday.
Nov 20, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Women above 45 years may not need a male relative for Haj anymore
The Centre has also decided to abolish the subsidy for Haj pilgrims in accordance with a Supreme Court order.
Oct 08, 2017, 08:18 AM IST
Vidya Balan will impress you in new track 'Mehram' from 'Kahaani 2'!
Maverick filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh is back with his amazing storytelling skill in the form of 'Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh'. The movie happens to be a sequel to 2012 superhit thriller by the same name 'Kahaani'.
Nov 11, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
