SWABI: Madressah Darul Quran Panjpir has become centre of religious gatherings with the start of Ramazan as thousands of people from different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the country at large are visiting the seminary for participating in Dora-i-Tafseer-ul-Quran (translation of holy Quran).

The Madrassah is centre of religious education and headquarters of Jamaat-i-Ishaat Al-Tauheed Wa Sunnah (JIATWS). It was founded by religious figure, Maulana Mohammad Tahir, father of Maulana Mohammad Tayyab, and Mohammad Aamir, an ex-army officer.

People eagerly wait for the arrival of Ramazan and starting of Dora-i-Tafseer.

This religious institution is now run by Maulana Tayyab and in Ramazan it becomes hub of religious activities.

Maulana Tayyab, who is also chief of JIATWS, daily conducts the Dora-i-Tafseer, and the people and followers of Jamaat never miss it. The participants said people from across KP and other parts of the country reached Panjpir during Ramazan, and after 27th of the fasting month which marks the completion of Dora-i-Tafseer, left for their homes.

The local people said the translation of the holy book started before the fasting month. Those attending the gathering said the Muslims should engage in prayers and give charity in Ramazan.

ONE KILLED ON ROAD: A motorcyclist was killed and four others were injured when a van and a bike collided on Topi-Gadoon Road on Wednesday.

The bike rider was on way to Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate and the van was coming from the opposite direction.

Hammad Khan, riding the motorcycle, was killed on the spot and four other people were injured.

They were taken to Bacha Khan Hospital Complex, Shahmansoor, where one of the injured is stated to be in critical condition.

In a separate incident, a man was seriously injured when he was hit by a bike near Ghazi Brotha Hydropower project on Wednesday. In another incident, two motorcycle riders were injured in the district headquarters when their bikes collided on Swabi-Jehangira Road.

Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2019