Union minister for women and Child Development and Minority Affairs smriti irani, accompanied by minister of State for External Affairs v Muraleedharan, led a group of top officials from the Ministries of Minority Affairs and External Affairs on a historic visit to Madinah. Non-Muslim indian officials and diplomats made their first visit to one of Islam's holiest cities. After their arrival, netizens began discussing whether non-Muslims could enter Madinah.

Controversial writer Taslima Nasreen took to her X handle and wrote, “Non-Muslims were not allowed to enter Mecca & #Medina, the holiest cities of Muslims. smriti irani ji & Nirupama Kotru ji are in Medina today.”

Another X user wrote, “Non-Muslims were not allowed in Medina. #SmritiIrani ji walked there today flaunting her beautiful Saree and Bindi. Jhukti hai duniya jhukane waala chahiye.”

Though some netizens are attempting to criticize indian Muslims, the truth is that non-Muslims are welcome to visit Madinah. The limitation solely applies to admission to Nabawi Square, where the Al-Masjid is located. However, in Makkah, only Muslims are permitted.

Smriti Irani interacts with Umrah pilgrims
Smriti Irani visited the perimeter of Al Masjid Al Nabwi in Madinah's Markazia neighborhood. A visit to Uhud Mountain and the Quba mosque followed it.

According to a news statement from the Ministry of Minority Affairs, "Quba mosque is the first mosque of Islam, while Uhud Mountain is the final resting place of several early Islamic martyrs."

On january 7, Union minister for women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani, accompanied by minister of State for External Affairs v Muraleedharan, signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 in jeddah with Saudi Arabia's minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, "A total quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from india has been finalised for Haj 2024, with 1,40,020 seats reserved for pilgrims to proceed through the Haj Committee of india, which will greatly benefit the common first-time pilgrims intending to undertake the Haj pilgrimage in 2024, whereas 35,005 pilgrims would be permitted to proceed through Haj Group Operators."
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11/01/2024 08:51 AM