Zubeida Tahir had once dreamt of Durga. Many years later she and her husband organize puja and feed around 700 people.
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Hindu Muslim Unity: Ram Rahim Nagar, a town named for religious harmony
Hindus and Muslims have united to prevent violence and damage from rioters with anti-religious sentiment from entering Ram-Rahim Nagar.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims make space for Ganpati parade, Hindus silent for Muslim prayers
Hindus held Ganesh parade in silence for praying Muslims, while Muslims made open space for Ganesh procession
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim academic translates Gita into Urdu
We live in a diverse society where Muslims & Hindus have co-existed for centuries. But they are mutually unacquainted with the great scriptures of one another” – Anwar Jalalpuri
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim author writes book on similarities between different holy books
A Muslim versed in Urdu, Persian, and Sanskrit has authored books showing similarities between Vedic and Islamic literature.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Bihari Muslims donate land for world’s largest Hindu temple
Bihar’s Muslims have donated land for the world’s largest Hindu temple which will have the capacity to seat 20,000 people
Hindu Muslim Unity: Bhakti and Sufi traditions unite India and Pakistan
The Sufi and Bhakti tradition in Pakistan and India are two such trends from within Islam and Hinduism respectively, that are focused more on the unity of humanity as a whole, overcoming sectarian divides. The saints from these traditions had massive appeal among people of different religions and they were away from the centers of…
Hindu Muslim Unity: American Hindu and Muslim help empower women in Afghanistan
Two inspiring women from NYC explain how their faiths motivate them to help and empower Afghan girls and women.
Hindu Muslim Unity: real life Bajrangi Bhaijaan story
KARACHI: An Indian woman stuck in Pakistan since she accidentally crossed over as a child has drawn attention as a real life example of “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” the film starring Salman Khan that has made waves in both countries. Geeta was nine when she crossed into Pakistani territory. Personnel of the Punjab Rangers took her to a…
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmir mausoleum attracts Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs
Devotees pay tribute at the dargah of Sufi saint Baba Shah Badshah in Rajouri during his death anniversary.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Australian Hindu fasts for Ramadan
Kartik Mohandas breaks his Ramadan fast with meditation while Muslim friends recite prayers. “I have only one phrase and it comes from a Vedic text…’the world is my family'”.
