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Sonakshi Sinha Rebuts Claim She Wore Shoes Inside Abu Dhabi Mosque

She said she followed the mosque’s shoe protocol, signaling the persistent scrutiny of her interfaith marriage.

Overview

  • The actor shared Instagram photos from a visit to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with husband Zaheer Iqbal, captioned, “Found a little sukoon, right here in Abu Dhabi.”
  • A commenter accused her of committing a sin by entering a mosque in footwear, writing in Hindi that going in with shoes is a big offense.
  • Sinha replied that the pictured moment was outside the mosque and said staff showed them where to leave shoes, which they removed before entering.
  • Coverage notes she has repeatedly faced online criticism since marrying Iqbal on June 23, 2024, with past remarks stressing mutual respect for each other’s faiths and no pressure to convert.
  • Reports also mention her upcoming project Jatadhara, with Mid-day noting it as her next film role.