Irrfan, who's upcoming film Madaari is all set to hit the screens on July 15, courted controversy saying that Muslims should introspect rather than fast during the month of Ramzan. At a promotional event in Jaipur for the film, Irrfan also questioned the Muharram ritual of animal slaughter too.



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"Rather than fasting during Ramzan, people should introspect. Animals are being slaughtered in the name of qurbaani (sacrifice) during Muharram. We Muslims have made a mockery of Muharram. It is meant for mourning and what do we do? Take out (tajiya) processions," he said.

The Piku actor's statement questioning killing of animals in the name of 'Qurbaani' invited sharp reactions from Muslim clerics, who have asked the actor to focus on his work instead of making his own interpretation of religious customs.

Aamir Khan was asked about it at Dangal poster launch. The PK actor said, "I feel religion is a personal issue. Each one has personal thought and belief about it. I have nothing to say on that. I have my own and follow that," the actor said.

Dangal is set to hit the screens on December 27 this year.

