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Ramadan vs Ramzan: A linguistic difference between Arabic and Urdu, not meaning, has led to the festival's two names

The disparate uses of the terms Ramzan and Ramadan has in some cases been portrayed as an instance of linguistic bias and a corrosive byproduct of cultural nationalism. In reality, it is merely the differential usage of the letter 'zuad', which has the z sound in Urdu and d sound in Arabic, or 'duad'.

An iftaar fit for a star: Varun Dhawan tucks into a festive meal at Persian Darbar

Varun Dhawan was the guest of honour at an iftaar part hosted by a popular Mumbai eatery

300 fasting Muslims to take part in Narendra Modi's International Yoga Day event in Lucknow

At this year's International Yoga Day event in Lucknow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas.