Archive · 30 May 2025
Fact Check: Kerala College's Quran Recitation Mandate - Old News
Some social media posts falsely claimed that a Kerala medical college recently mandated Quran recitation at events, sparking concerns about secularism.
However, the claim is based on an old circular.
In 2019, Azeezia Medical College Hospital in Kerala issued a notice requiring Quran recitation at major events.
Following controversy, the notice was retracted the very next day.
The college management clarified that the circular was issued without their approval and did not reflect their practices.
Therefore, the shared information is outdated and misleading.
A viral circular from a Kerala medical college mandated Quran recitation before major events.
The circular was from Azeezia Medical College Hospital in Kollam, Kerala.
The notice was issued on April 18, 2019.
The notice was retracted on April 19, 2019, due to controversy.
The college management clarified the circular was issued without their knowledge.
- Who
- Social media users shared the false information.
- What
- A viral social media post claimed a Kerala college mandated Quran recitation before events.
- When
- The original circular was issued in April 2019 and retracted the following day. The false information was shared recently.
- Where
- Kerala, specifically at Azeezia Medical College Hospital in Kollam.
- Why
- To spread misinformation about secularism and religious mandates in education.
- College Involved
- Azeezia Medical College Hospital
- Location
- Kollam, Kerala
- Original Circular Date
- April 18, 2019
- Circular Withdrawn Date
- April 19, 2019
- Mandate
- Recitation of the Quran at events
- Reason for Withdrawal
- Withdrawn due to controversy