Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Eid Ritual Restrictions and Waqf Portal Sparks Controversy in Pakistan, India
In Pakistan, Ahmadiyya Muslims are being told they can't do their usual Eid celebrations and must sign papers or pay a large fine.
In India, the government is starting a new online system called UMEED for registering Muslim properties.
However, the AIMPLB is protesting this, saying it goes against what's happening in court.
They're worried it could lead to Muslims losing their properties, and think it is not right while legal challenges against the Waqf Act are ongoing.
Pakistan's Ahmadiyya community faces pressure to forgo Eid al-Adha rituals and sign affidavits.
Punjab authorities are demanding affidavits with a fine of PKR 5 lakh for non-compliance.
The Lahore High Court Bar Association urged action against Ahmadiyya for 'violating' the law.
The AIMPLB is challenging the launch of the UMEED portal, viewing it as contempt of court.
The UMEED portal will make the registration of Waqf properties mandatory.
- Who
- Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan, the AIMPLB in India, and respective government authorities.
- What
- Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan face restrictions on Eid rituals and a new Waqf portal in India sparks controversy.
- When
- Ongoing, with a focus on Eid al-Adha 2025 and the recent announcement of the UMEED portal.
- Where
- Pakistan and India.
- Why
- The Ahmadiyya community faces discrimination and the AIMPLB believes the portal undermines Muslim property rights.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
Government
Transparency and Management
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
The AIMPLB views the portal as an attempt to implement the Waqf Act 'through the back door' and potentially stake claim on Muslim properties.
Government
The government states that the UMEED portal will increase transparency and improve management of Waqf properties.
- Group Affected
- Ahmadiyya Muslims
- Fine for Non-Compliance (Pakistan)
- PKR 5 lakh
- Indian Act in Dispute
- Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
- Indian Group Protesting
- All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
- Key Feature of the UMEED Portal
- Mandatory registration of Waqf properties
- AIMPLB's Argument
- Contempt of court
