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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state government has ruled that women should be permitted to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Haji Ali Dargah
A
Bombay High Court
B
Ahmedabad High Court
C
Delhi High Court
D
Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a historic decision, the Bombay High Court today allowed the entry of women into the inner sanctum of world famous Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-2: -People of all faiths are welcome in this mosque.

Detailed explanation-3: -“In Islam, women are not supposed to go too close to graves, ” Nizami had said. “It is not just in the dargahs. Women cannot go to graveyards in general.” Moreover, since this has been the tradition at the dargah for 700 years, it must be preserved, he had said.

Detailed explanation-4: -This famous Dargah in Mumbai was built by a 15th century Sufi Saint – Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. He was a rich businessman from Bukhara, which lies in present-day Uzbekistan.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Haji Ali Dargah, one of the top places to visit in Mumbai, traces its origins to 1431 and is associated with Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. He was a wealthy merchant from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan) who abandoned his wealth and worldly possessions before heading out for Mecca pilgrimage.

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