Women activists enter Haji Ali dargah sanctum sanctorum

Marking a victory for campaign for gender equality in places of worship, a group of women activists on Tuesday entered the sanctum sanctorum of Haji Ali dargah in Mumbai and offered prayers. The......

Trupti Desai offers prayers at Haji Ali; says Sabarimala next

Two days after the Bombay high court lifted the ban on women’s entry in the sanctum sanctorum of Haji Ali Dargah, activist Trupti Desai on Sunday visited the shrine and offered a chadar,......

'They want to give second class treatment to women'

'As I was getting out of my car at Haji Ali some activists charged towards me with lathis and knives.''Our presence forced the trustees to shut down the entrance earlier than usual. IMAGE: Bhumata......

Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah bars women in tomb area

Mumbai's iconic and religious shrine Haji Ali dargah has barred women from entering the sanctum sanctorum housing the tomb of the 15th century Sufi saint, a decision that has sparked condemnation.......