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When is "Muslim Women's Rights Day" celebrated every year?
A)
1st August
B)
2nd August
C)
3rd August
D)
4th August

Correct Answer :   1st August


Muslim Women's Rights Day is celebrated all over the country on 1st August to mark the enactment of the triple talaq law. This law, which made the practice of triple talaq a criminal offence, came into force on 1st August 2019.
 
The practice of triple talaq had allowed Indian Muslim husbands to instantly divorce their wives by saying the word "talaq" three times continuously, without considering her consent on the matter.
 
Muslim Women's Rights Day History : The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act of 1937 had given Indian Muslim husbands special privileges over their wives, which included the practice of triple talaq. Also known as Talaq-a-Biddat, triple talaq was practiced by many. On 1 August 2019, after the Rajya Sabha passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 on 31 July, the law came into force. This Act made the practice of triple talaq illegal.
 
The law was deemed controversial by some sections of society, who protested against it. But the government stood firm on its objective to enact the law. To commemorate the day, the government announced in 2021 that Muslim Women's Rights Day will be observed across the country on 1 August.
 
Muslim Women’s Rights Day 2022 Significance : The day is celebrated to recognize and honour the enactment of the law against the Triple Talaq. The Triple Talaq rule has been declared illegal by the Government of India under the Act of 2019, Protection of Marriage Rights. The Muslim women celebrate the day with utmost happiness and have welcomed the law wholeheartedly..

Source : Firstpost

Published On : August 1, 2022
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