Irrfan Khan questions fasting during Ramzan

Actor Irrfan Khan has come under fire for questioning the age-old Islamic practices of fasting during Ramadan and the sacrifice of animals.

"Rather than fasting during Ramzan, people should self introspect... We Muslims have also made a mockery of Muharram. It is meant for mourning and what we do? Take out (tajiya) processions," he said during a promotional event for the upcoming 'Madari'.

Irrfan's views on ritualistic sacrifice were rather less forward-looking.

“The meaning of Qurbani is to sacrifice something which is close to you instead of any goat or sheep which you just buy to sacrifice. Before sacrificing we should share a bond with that thing otherwise just killing of an animal will not serve the purpose,” he was quoted as saying by a news agency.

One wonders what purpose Irrfan is referring to and hopes he isn't implying that devout Muslims sacrifice living beings whom they are "close to" to achieve it.