Demand to close liquor shops during Ramzan, statement of AIMIM leader Shoaib Jamai – Read

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 19, 2026

The holy month of Muslims, Ramadan has started from Thursday. PM Narendra Modi congratulated the people on the occasion of Ramzan and said that this holy month should further strengthen the spirit of unity in the society. But meanwhile, Delhi State President of AIMIM Party, citing Sawan, has demanded from the government that liquor vends should be closed in Delhi during the fast.

Dr. Shoaib Jamai, Delhi State President of Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), said that we appeal to the Delhi government to close all the liquor shops inside the capital during the holy month of Ramzan. Besides, the sale and consumption of liquor in public places should also be banned.

Respect should be given even in our holy month: Shoaib

Shoaib Jamai said in his post on social media, “When you want respect by closing non-veg shops in the month of Sawan, then you should show respect in our holy month also.” In Delhi too, like many other states, non-veg shops are kept closed during the month of Sawan.

We appeal to the Delhi government to close all liquor shops inside Delhi during the holy month of Ramzan. Sale and consumption of liquor should be banned in public places. When you want respect by closing non-veg shops in the month of Sawan, then in our holy month also you
—Dr. Shoaib Jamai (@shoaibjamei) February 19, 2026

PM Modi congratulated on the beginning of Ramadan

Before this, the holy month of Muslims, Ramadan is starting from Thursday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri). It begins with the sighting of the moon and marks the beginning of the period of fasting observed by Muslims all over the world. During Ramadan, a special prayer is offered in the mosques in the evening. The entire Quran is recited in Namaz. And this continues till the Eid moon is visible.

On the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan, PM Modi congratulated the people yesterday on Wednesday and said that this holy month should further strengthen the feeling of unity in the society. In a post on his social media platform ‘X’, he said, “Ramadan Mubarak! May this holy month further strengthen the spirit of unity in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere.”