Irrfan Khan thoughts on age-old Islamic traditions of fasting during Ramzan

On Irrfan Khan 1st death anniversary, let us remember him and travel down to a time when he came under fire for questioning the age-old Islamic practice of fasting during Ramzan and the sacrifice of animals

<p>Last year, Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29 due to a colon infection. He is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar and sons Babil and Ayan Khan.</p>

Last year, Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29 due to a colon infection. He is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar and sons Babil and Ayan Khan.

<p>Today, it is his first death anniversary. His millions of fans have started sharing beautiful tributes and sharing his old videos, pictures on social media.</p>

Today, it is his first death anniversary. His millions of fans have started sharing beautiful tributes and sharing his old videos, pictures on social media.

<p>Having said that, we have also dug an old interview of the star where he talked about 'Qurbani' and 'age-old Islamic traditions of fasting' and more.</p>

Having said that, we have also dug an old interview of the star where he talked about 'Qurbani' and 'age-old Islamic traditions of fasting' and more.

<p>Khan was a proud Muslim, but his thoughts were very progressive. This once caused him to be criticised for questioning the ritual of fasting and animal sacrifice during the holy month of Ramzan.</p>

Khan was a proud Muslim, but his thoughts were very progressive. This once caused him to be criticised for questioning the ritual of fasting and animal sacrifice during the holy month of Ramzan.

<p>"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'.</p>

"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'.

<p>Irrfan's views on ritualistic sacrifice did not go well with a few community members.</p>

Irrfan's views on ritualistic sacrifice did not go well with a few community members.

<p>“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.</p>

“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.