Academically, secularism is the separation of religion and state. It ensures religious groups don’t interfere in affairs of state, and the state doesn’t interfere in religious affairs. In the West, the word secular implies three things: freedom of religion, equal citizenship to each citizen regardless of his or her religion,[Read More…]
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Malappuram: Only one azaan per day on speaker to fight pollution
In Kerala’s Malappuram district, one of the greatest mosques has decided to reduce noise pollution by delivering only one azaan on loudspeaker instead of five. Inspired by one of the biggest mosques in Vazhakkad, the 17 other small mosques have also decided to opt the same option. An agreement was[Read More…]