Shoaib Jamai, state president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen i.e. AIMIM in New Delhi, has demanded closure of all liquor shops in the month of Ramzan. This appeal was made on February 19, when the start of Ramadan was announced. Referring to the month of Sawan, he has also asked the Delhi government to ban the sale and consumption of liquor in public places.

Shoaib Jamai has made this demand through a post on social media platform X in which he demanded action from the government. He said that Ramzan is the holy month of Muslims, hence liquor shops should be closed during this period.

Giving the example of the month of Sawan in his post, he wrote that when respect is shown by closing non-veg shops in Sawan, the same respect should be given in Ramzan. He also demanded a ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in public places.

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 even in our holy month you have to…

—Dr. Shoaib Jamai (@shoaibjamei) February 19, 2026

Beginning and religious significance of Ramadan

Shahi Imam Syed Shaban Bukhari announced the beginning of Ramzan from Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid. During Ramadan, people of the Muslim community fast from morning to evening and offer namaz five times. This month is considered the month of mercy, forgiveness and salvation. During this time, special traditions of Iftar and Sehri are performed. Taraweeh prayers, recitation of Quran and donating to the needy are the important features of this month.

Best wishes from Prime Minister and Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the Muslim community on the occasion of Ramadan. According to IANS, he posted on X and said that this month should strengthen the spirit of unity in the society and bring peace and happiness everywhere. At the same time, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also congratulated Ramzan. In his message he wished peace, prosperity and good health for all.