UT Khader emphasizes peace and harmony during festival celebrations
Ullala: Speaking at the Ullal Dargah, Speaker UT Khader highlighted the significance of festivals in promoting happiness, peace, and harmony. He mentioned that recent celebrations like Easter, Ugadi, and Eid convey messages of unity and harmony, which should be understood to build a harmonious society and contribute to the development of Karnataka and India.
After the Eid Namaz and Dargah Ziyarat, UT Khader delivered the Eid message, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing the message of harmony conveyed by festivals.
Dargah President Hanif Haji spoke on the significance of fasting during Ramadan, noting it as an obligatory practice in Islam. He mentioned that despite the heat, Muslims observed fasting for one month. He also mentioned that Eid, a joyous occasion, was celebrated by distributing three kilograms of rice to each neighbor, showcasing the message of Islam.
The Eid Namaz and Khutbah were led by Central Jumma Masjid Khatib Ibrahim Saadi. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Dargah President BG Hanif Haji, General Secretary Muhammad Shihabuddin Sakhafi, Vice President Ashraf Ahmad Rightway, Hasinar Kotepur, Treasurer Nazim Mukkacheri, Auditor Farooq Kallapu, Secretary Issac Melangadi, and Members Farooq Kodi and Mansoor Kaiko. Police Commissioner Anupam Aggarwal, ACP Dhanya, and Inspector Balakrishna were also present.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
