In August 2013 communal riots flared up in Muzaffarnagar, UP resulting in army deployments to restore peace. Vedpal and his neighbours stayed up nights and guard homes and cattle of their Muslim neighbours. Around 1,000 Muslims have fled Fugana.
Tag: communal harmony
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims pray in church, Hindus perform puja in mosque
When UK priest Isaac Poobalan threw open his church for Muslims to pray one bone-chilling day, it was a sterling example of interfaith harmony
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindu festival celebrates interfaith unity
Balinese Hindus have already celebrated two major religious events this year: Nyepi and Galungan — each providing an opportunity for the island’s residents to display interfaith tolerance and friendship.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim industrialist rebuilds temple
Famous as one of India’s finest tiger sanctuaries, Ranthambore is now also a shining example of India’s secular traditions after a Muslim industrialist took the initiative to renovate and rebuild a Hindu temple that was in a dilapidated condition for years. I don’t see any difference between a temple and mosque, they are all places of worship,” said Ashik Ali Nathani.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Mothers work for communal harmony
A Mumbai-based organization has tied up with an international women’s advocacy group to create awareness about the need for religious tolerance and communal harmony
Hindu Muslim Unity: Indonesian Muslims honor Hindu day of silence
Everyone on Bali respects Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, regardless of religion. The annual celebration highlights an example of religious tolerance and interfaith co-existence. Muslims performed Friday prayer, but did so without loudspeakers out of respect for Nyepi.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Imams organize interfaith meeting
“Our aim is to reduce the gap between two major communities of Hindus and Muslims and to bring a solution to each and every problem with the help of talks,” said Imam Mohammed Ilyasi, Muslim preacher and the organizer of the meet.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Where Hindus and Muslims pray together
KILLAI: A tradition of over 150 years in Killai, a coastal village in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, delivers lessons in communal amity when parts of the country have betrayed vulnerability to intolerance.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Quran and Gita promote same message and values
Both scriptures tell us that God’s message has come to the people from time to time all through the history of mankind (Quran, 40:79; Gita 4:1-3).
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim artisans create garlands for Hindu devotees
“We have been doing this for several generations. Muslims making garlands for Hindu gods and goddesses may be a strange thing for an outsider but not for residents of Ayodhya,” said Arshad, a Muslim artisan.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Eid celebrated in Hindu temple
It was a rare sight indeed to see burqa-clad Muslim women attending the program held at the Glass House inside the temple premises.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim, Christians Donate to Kudroli Temple Chariot
People belonging various communities including Hindus, Muslims and Christians have come forward to contribute to the cause. Representatives of these religions made contributions for the golden chariot through gold and cash components.
