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Smriti Irani's Historic Visit to Madinah Sparks Controversy and Cultural Exchange

Haj pilgrimage - Indian diplomacy - Interfaith dialogue - Madina - Saudi Arabia - Smriti Irani - Umrah

Union Minister Smriti Irani's groundbreaking trip to Madinah stirs social media uproar and cultural discussions. Find out more about her impactful journey!

Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, made headlines with her recent visit to Madinah in Saudi Arabia. During her stay, she engaged with Indian volunteers providing dedicated service to Haj and Umrah pilgrims, emphasizing close cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia to enhance facilities for Indian pilgrims.

Irani's delegation, including MoS Muraleedharan, participated in the third Haj and Umrah Conference, discussing ways to improve services for Indian pilgrims. This marks a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The visit, where Irani led a non-Muslim delegation, sparked controversy and cultural exchange. Some reactions on social media questioned the presence of a non-Muslim group in the holy city of Madinah, reflecting diverse perspectives on religious inclusivity and diplomacy.

Continuing her journey, Irani explored the historic sites in Madinah, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance of the city. Her visit signifies the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation in the global context, promoting mutual understanding and respect.

In a groundbreaking move, Irani's delegation was the first non-Muslim Indian group allowed to visit Medina, showcasing the evolving dynamics of Indo-Saudi relations. Additionally, the bilateral agreement signed during the trip underscores the commitment to enhancing the Haj and Umrah experiences for Indian pilgrims, marking a new chapter in cross-cultural collaboration and diplomatic efforts.

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Smriti Irani visits Madinah, interacts with Haj volunteers and Umrah ... (India Today)

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani met Indian volunteers who provide dedicated service to Haj pilgrims from India in Madinah on Monday.

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Smriti Irani-led delegation visits Madinah, interacts with Umrah ... (The Indian Express)

Marking a 'historic' visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a delegation led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti ...

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Smriti Irani, Muraleedharan participate in Hajj and Umrah ... (Greater Kashmir)

Discussion held on scope for further close cooperation and collaboration with KSA seeking to improve the facilities and services provided to the Indian Haj ...

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Union Minister Smriti Irani attends Haj and Umrah conference in ... (Vartha Bharathi)

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani on Tuesday attended the inaugural session of the third Haj and Umrah Conference here and discussed with ...

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Union Minister Smriti Irani, MoS Muraleedharan visit Medinah ... (Rising Kashmir)

The delegation interacted with Indian volunteers who provided dedicated and selfless service to Indian Haj pilgrims, including during Haj 2023. They also ...

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Smriti Irani, leading non-Muslim delegation, engages with Haj ... (The New Indian)

A delegation headed by India's Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani embarked on a 'historic' visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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First time ever, non-Muslim delegation from India allowed to visit ... (Free Press Kashmir)

New Delhi: The Indian Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, accompanied by V Muraleedharan, Minister of State ...

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Indian minister visits Madina after New Delhi, Riyadh sign Haj ... (DAWN.com)

Indian delegation led by Smriti Irani interacts with Indian volunteers providing service to Haj pilgrims, Umrah pilgrims from India.

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Union Minister Smriti Irani's visit to Madinah in traditional Hindu ... (Organiser)

Expressing disdain, one Islamist tweeted, "Why are you allowing mushrikeen till the periphery of our sanctuary?" The term "Mushrik" refers to individuals ...

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In landmark journey, Smriti Irani among first non-Muslim Indian ... (The New Indian Express)

The visit is part of an ongoing diplomatic mission during which a crucial milestone was reached on Sunday with the signing of the bilateral agreement for ...

Smriti Irani visits holy sites during 'historic' Madina visit (DAWN.com)

LONDON: An Indian delegation led by Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani visited Madina and other holy sites over the weekend as part of her two-day trip ...

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Haj: Union Minister Smriti Irani attends Haj and Umrah conference in ... (The Economic Times)

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, participated in the third Haj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah. In discussions with the Deputy Governor of ...

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Smriti Irani leads first non-Muslim Indian delegation to Medina (Times of India)

Union minister Smriti Irani led the first ever non-Muslim Indian delegation to Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia: मदीना में स्मृति इरानी को देख क्यों भड़के मुस्लिम ... (ABP News)

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क्‍या सऊदी अरब के पवित्र शहर मदीना में नहीं जा सकते हैं गैर मुस्लिम ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

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Smriti Irani in Madinah: सोशल मीडिया पर अपनी एक पोस्ट में स्मृति ईरानी ने दोनों देशों के बीच सांस्कृतिक और आध्यात्मिक जुड़ाव का जिक्र किया.

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