Religious Rights

China bans Ramadan fasting, restricts students from entering mosques

The ruling party is wary of religious activities like Ramadan because it worries it may serve as a rallying point for opposition to one-party rule.

Take up issue of turbans with Canadian govt: Sukhbir Singh Badal to PM

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take up the issue of Quebec province's move to impose a ban on wearing turban (head gear) and sporting kirpan (dagger) by Sikhs with the Canadian government immediately.