Dozens of members of minority Ahmadi community were arrested in Pakistan for allegedly sacrificing animals on Eid-ul Adha.

The four million-strong community is deemed non-Muslim under the country's constitution.&nbsp;

The Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pakistan, which represents the minority community in the country, strongly protested against the authorities for allegedly preventing Ahmadis from offering their religious rites within the confinement of their homes during Eid.

Notably, contrary to other reports in the media, WION can confirm that no members of Ahmadi community have been killed in the acts of violence and vandalism that erupted in the country over Eid-ul Adha earlier this week.&nbsp;

"At least 36 members of the minority Ahmadi community have been arrested for offering sacrificial animals for slaughter on Eid-ul Adha in the country mostly in Punjab province," Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pakistan official Amir Mahmood told news agency Press Trust of India.&nbsp;

Mahmood accused radical Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) of fanning the hatred and leading acts of vandalism against the Ahmadi community in the country.&nbsp;

"Preventing Ahmadis from offering their religious rites within the confinement of four walls is a grave violation of their human rights as well as a clear violation of the judgements by the Supreme Court of Pakistan," he said.

Mahmood said that Ahmadis are being harassed throughout Pakistan and especially in Punjab, not only by extremists but also by law enforcement agencies.

Mahmood said the police not only detained Ahmadis but also their sacrificial animals.

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"Instead of protecting Ahmadis from harassment and violence, the police officials are calling in Ahmadiyya leadership in various police stations and are threatening them that if any Ahmadi is found performing the 'Qurbani' or offering Eid prayers, then they are in imminent danger from the TLP," he said.

"It has come to be known that the intelligence agencies have also issued a threat alert on the occasion of Eid against Ahmadis," he said.

Unlike the overwhelming majority of Muslims across the world, Ahmadi Muslims do not subscribe to the conventional teachings of Islam and dispute the finality of prophet Muhammad.&nbsp;

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In 1974, Pakistan's parliament under the premiership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto passed a law that declared Ahmadis to be non-Muslims, and the country's constitution was amended to define a Muslim as someone who believes in the finality of the Prophet Muhammad.&nbsp;

The law made it a crime punishable by death for Ahmadis to use Islamic greetings, the traditional call to prayer, or to pray in mosques.

Since 1987, the members of the community remains banned from practicing their faith in public.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Dozens of members of minority Ahmadi community were arrested in Pakistan for allegedly sacrificing animals on Eid-ul Adha. The four million-strong community is deemed non-Muslim under the country's constitution.

Dozens of members of minority Ahmadi community were arrested in Pakistan for allegedly sacrificing animals on Eid-ul Adha. The four million-strong community is deemed non-Muslim under the country's constitution. The Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pakistan, which represents the minority community in the country, strongly protested against the authorities for allegedly preventing Ahmadis from offering their religious rites within the confinement of their homes during Eid. Notably, contrary to other reports in the media, WION can confirm that no members of Ahmadi community have been killed in the acts of violence and vandalism that erupted in the country over Eid-ul Adha earlier this week. "At least 36 members of the minority Ahmadi community have been arrested for offering sacrificial animals for slaughter on Eid-ul Adha in the country mostly in Punjab province," Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pakistan official Amir Mahmood told news agency Press Trust of India. Mahmood accused radical Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) of fanning the hatred and leading acts of vandalism against the Ahmadi community in the country. "Preventing Ahmadis from offering their religious rites within the confinement of four walls is a grave violation of their human rights as well as a clear violation of the judgements by the Supreme Court of Pakistan," he said. Mahmood said that Ahmadis are being harassed throughout Pakistan and especially in Punjab, not only by extremists but also by law enforcement agencies. Mahmood said the police not only detained Ahmadis but also their sacrificial animals. Also read | Ahmadis in Pakistan say intimidated ahead of Eid Al-Adha feast "Instead of protecting Ahmadis from harassment and violence, the police officials are calling in Ahmadiyya leadership in various police stations and are threatening them that if any Ahmadi is found performing the 'Qurbani' or offering Eid prayers, then they are in imminent danger from the TLP," he said. "It has come to be known that the intelligence agencies have also issued a threat alert on the occasion of Eid against Ahmadis," he said. Unlike the overwhelming majority of Muslims across the world, Ahmadi Muslims do not subscribe to the conventional teachings of Islam and dispute the finality of prophet Muhammad. Also watch | Mob attacks Christians in Pakistan province, 5 injured × In 1974, Pakistan's parliament under the premiership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto passed a law that declared Ahmadis to be non-Muslims, and the country's constitution was amended to define a Muslim as someone who believes in the finality of the Prophet Muhammad. The law made it a crime punishable by death for Ahmadis to use Islamic greetings, the traditional call to prayer, or to pray in mosques. Since 1987, the members of the community remains banned from practicing their faith in public. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Ahmadi community members face arrests, vandalism for animal sacrifice on Eid-ul Adha

In the Churu district of Rajasthan state in India, a shepherd turned down a whopping offer of Rs 1 crore ($1,218,699) for his lamb. The lamb has become the talk of the town in Taranagar and neighbouring villages.

In the Churu district of Rajasthan state in India, a shepherd turned down a whopping offer of Rs 1 crore ($1,218,699) for his lamb. The lamb has become the talk of the town in Taranagar and neighbouring villages. As per reports, the lamb has some specific numerals on its belly, considered auspicious by the Muslim community. Raju Singh, a shepherd from Rajasthan, did not know the meaning of the numerals on the lamb's body. However, after consulting some people from the Muslim community, he figured that the number '786' on the lamb's body was considered very auspicious and significant by Indian Muslims. They use the numerals instead of the phrase 'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.' Although it means a lot to Muslims, Singh refused to sell the lamb as it was 'very dear to him.' "The male lamb was born last year, and today, people are bidding for it. People are even offering Rs 70 lakh and then in bidding went up to Rs 1 crore for the lamb, but I am not ready to sell it," he told India Today. Since the massive bid, the lamb has been getting extra care. Singh treats him with a variety of fruits and green vegetables. Due to security concerns, the shepherd does not allow the lamb to go outside unguarded. ALSO READ | Maharashtra: 11 labourers being kept chained to dig wells in Osmanabad; NHRC sends notice to state govt Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Eid Qurban and Qurban Bayarami, is one of the most popular Islamic festivals. India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada and Singapore celebrated Eid al-Adha on June 29. Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant festivals for Muslims worldwide. It takes place after the end of Haj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The festival honours Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his beloved son at Allah's command. The commandment was an ultimate test of faith and obedience to God. Qurbani is a crucial rite in Islamic tradition. During this festival, Muslims arrange for the sacrifice of an animal to mark the celebration. ALSO READ | Electrocution fatalities: 30 people killed every day in India, says NCRB data The 'festival of sacrifice' commemorates the Quranic story. In India, the livestock animals used for the festival are lambs, sheep and goats. People divide the meal prepared from the sacrificed animal into three equal parts, first for the family, second for the relatives, and third for the poor people. On Thursday, June 29, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Eid al-Adha. He tweeted, "Greetings on Eid ul-Adha. May this day bring happiness and prosperity to everyone. May it also uphold the spirit of togetherness and harmony in our society. Eid Mubarak!" (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Muslim athletes in Tokyo for the Olympics marked a pared-down Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, thousands of miles from their loved ones with shared prayers and cheery online messages.

One of the most important holidays on the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha is typically celebrated with families coming together in fine clothes to partake of large feasts, slaughtering livestock for the occasion and giving presents to children.

The Tokyo Olympics are being held under tight coronavirus restrictions with athletes, officials and journalists from around the globe all but cut off from the rest of the city and subject to mask-wearing and social distancing.

After years of training to make it this far, some Muslim athletes and officials from Muslim countries, gathered together for a shared prayer in masks.

"The delegations of Islamic countries conduct the prayer for the blessed Eid al-Adha holiday in the athletes' village," Jordan's Olympic Committee posted on Twitter alongside pictures of athletes and officials praying amid sports shoes and clothes.

Some officials wearing Saudi-branded tracksuits appeared to be praying on a stone floor without the usual prayer mats. Their masks hiding smiles, Moroccan and Jordanian representatives shared sweets from small tins for the occasion.

Much of the celebrations were confined to online messages.

All fourteen players of the Turkish women's volleyball team dubbed the "Sultans of the Net" back home, published a video message on Instagram and Twitter.

"Happy Eid to everyone from Tokyo," the women chanted.

Turkey's volleyball team is one of the country's medal hopes, after bagging the bronze medal last month at the Volleyball Women's Nations League tournament.

As for the Olympic refugee team, which includes athletes from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Iran, the International Olympic Committee's director of Olympic solidarity, James Macleod, said at a virtual news conference on Friday:

"The Muslim athletes celebrated Eid and we were happy that they were able to do that. Obviously, with the measures in place, we can't have a party, so they were doing it in a personal way."

Muslim athletes in Tokyo for the Olympics marked a pared-down Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, thousands of miles from their loved ones with shared prayers and cheery online messages.

Muslim athletes in Tokyo for the Olympics marked a pared-down Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, thousands of miles from their loved ones with shared prayers and cheery online messages. One of the most important holidays on the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha is typically celebrated with families coming together in fine clothes to partake of large feasts, slaughtering livestock for the occasion and giving presents to children. The Tokyo Olympics are being held under tight coronavirus restrictions with athletes, officials and journalists from around the globe all but cut off from the rest of the city and subject to mask-wearing and social distancing. After years of training to make it this far, some Muslim athletes and officials from Muslim countries, gathered together for a shared prayer in masks. "The delegations of Islamic countries conduct the prayer for the blessed Eid al-Adha holiday in the athletes' village," Jordan's Olympic Committee posted on Twitter alongside pictures of athletes and officials praying amid sports shoes and clothes. Some officials wearing Saudi-branded tracksuits appeared to be praying on a stone floor without the usual prayer mats. Their masks hiding smiles, Moroccan and Jordanian representatives shared sweets from small tins for the occasion. Much of the celebrations were confined to online messages. All fourteen players of the Turkish women's volleyball team dubbed the "Sultans of the Net" back home, published a video message on Instagram and Twitter. "Happy Eid to everyone from Tokyo," the women chanted. Turkey's volleyball team is one of the country's medal hopes, after bagging the bronze medal last month at the Volleyball Women's Nations League tournament. As for the Olympic refugee team, which includes athletes from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Iran, the International Olympic Committee's director of Olympic solidarity, James Macleod, said at a virtual news conference on Friday: "The Muslim athletes celebrated Eid and we were happy that they were able to do that. Obviously, with the measures in place, we can't have a party, so they were doing it in a personal way."

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Olympics 2020: Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo