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.......

'Haji Ali ban should not DEMONISE Islam further'

The decision by the authorities of Mumbai's iconic Haji Ali dargah -- to bar the entry of  women into the tomb area – has drawn widespread condemnation. Authorities have decided that......

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......