Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 23 (HBTV): The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board on Monday announced that hoisting the national flag will be mandatory at all mosques, dargahs, imambaras and khanqahs in the state on Independence Day.

Waqf Board Chairman Salim Raj said the decision reflects the sentiment that Indian Muslims “honour and respect the national flag.”

“In Chhattisgarh, it is now mandatory to hoist the national flag at the main entrance or in front of every mosque, dargah, imambara and khanqah. This decision reflects our belief that Indian Muslims deeply honour and respect the Tricolour,” he said.

“This year, flag hoisting ceremonies will be held at all mosques, with respective mosque committees and imams leading the event. A dedicated portal has been set up to upload photographs from each location, ensuring proper documentation of the celebrations,” he added.

(ANI)