A tazia is a replica of Imam Hussain’s tomb. In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu family makes Tazias during Muharram.
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Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim girls chant Sanskrit hymns
It’s a language traditionally associated with sacred Hindu texts. But about 100 Muslim girls in two Jharkhand schools have shattered the stereotype about Sanskrit, choosing the classical language over Urdu and Persian, saying it is much easier to learn and score good marks in.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Imam performs and fasts for Durga puja
Shahid Ali, a Muslim priest, performs rituals for Durga, fasts for Navratri, and is familiar with Hindu shastras
Hindu Muslim Unity: Ganesh celebrations that take place in mosques
“the past 40-50 years we have been celebrating…Muharram, Ganpati, Navratri together with religious amity.”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Krishna’s birthday celebrated at Narhar Dargah
A Muslim shrine has hosted Krishna’s birthday celebrations for over 300 years
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindus distribute sweets on Eid
Eid brings extra sweetness as Muslim families make seiwan given by Hindu women
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindu pilgrims led by Muslim guide
A bidi-smoking Muslim taxi driver helps Hindu travelers complete their pilgrimage
Hindu Muslim Unity: Teen Muslim saves Hindu classmate from kidnappers
15 year old Nazia was awarded for saving 6 year old Hindu girl from kidnappers
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hi Langar, Goodbye World Hunger
International Langar Week was celebrated by feeding people of different faiths at Jama Masjid
Hindu Muslim Unity: The Story of AR Rahman
How a world famous musician came to Islam through a Hindu astrologer
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim performs Hindu friend’s last rites
Chhaya was unable to afford rites for her deceased husband so Muslim friend Razzak Tikari helped
