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Rehana Fathima
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Fathima, with body art, celebrating the Hindu festival Puli Kali among a mostly-male group. (Kerala; 2016)
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Surya Gayatri |
| Education | MCA |
| Children | 2 |
Rehana Fathima, also known as Suryagayathri, is an activist from India. She works to support women's rights, especially in the state of Kerala.
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Early Life and Learning
Rehana Fathima Pyarijaan Sulaiman grew up in a traditional Muslim family. Her father, Pyarijaan Sulaiman, passed away when she was in her last year of high school. She also has a sister.
Fathima studied hard and earned two degrees. She completed her B.Com and MCA degrees. She achieved top honors, getting the first rank from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Rehana Fathima's Career
Fathima worked as a technician for a company called BSNL. This is a telecommunications company in India. She worked there until May 2020. At that time, she had to take an early retirement.
Before becoming a women's rights activist, Fathima also worked as a model. She has also acted in a Malayalam film. The movie was called 'Eka'. Her partner, Manoj K Sreedhar, wrote and directed the film.
Activism for Women's Rights
Rehana Fathima is well-known for her work as an activist. She speaks up for women's rights in India. She believes in equal rights and opportunities for everyone.
Sabarimala Temple Access
For many years, women of certain ages were not allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, India. This rule applied to women who could have children, usually between 10 and 50 years old. Some people believed that the temple's main god was celibate. They thought women of childbearing age might distract him from his vow.
In September 2018, India's Supreme Court made an important decision. After a long legal case, the court said that all women could enter the temple. The court stated that women are equal to men. It also said that old traditions should not go against the country's laws.
In October 2018, Rehana Fathima tried to enter the Sabarimala temple. She was one of two women who almost became the first to enter after the court's decision. About eighty police officers went with them to keep them safe. However, a large group of people blocked them at the temple steps. News reports said that after this event, Fathima's home was damaged.
Rehana Fathima's Personal Life
Rehana Fathima is also known by her other name, Surya Gayatri. She has two children. She shares her children with her partner, Manoj.
