Khaksar movement
The Khaksar movement (Urdu: تحریکِ خاکسار) was a social movement based in Lahore, Punjab, British India, established by Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi in 1931, with the aim of freeing India from the rule of the British Empire.
Khaksar movement تحریکِ خاکسار | |
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| Founder | Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Newspaper | Al-Islah |
| Religion | Islam |
| Colors | Red & White |
The Khaksars opposed the partition of India and favoured a united country. The membership of the Khaksar movement was open to everyone and had no membership fee regardless of the person's religion, race and caste or social status. The emphasis was on the brotherhood of mankind and being inclusive for all people.
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