“the Hindus who stayed back survived because of their Muslim neighbours. When a Hindu died, Muslims made all efforts to arrange his funeral”
Tag: kashmir
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmiri Muslims take care of Hindu orphans
“Villagers have helped the family and we will keep doing this. They are like our own children and we will not let them suffer in any way”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmiris come together to restore 80 year old temple
The effort was made to deliver a message that the bond between two communities is intact.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmir Hindus and Muslims come together for Shivratri
With their intertwined histories the two communities believe they will withstand the present turmoil.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims undertaker performs last rites for Kashmir Hindus
“A Hindu goddess commanded me to restore her temple in the cremation ground”
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: Muslims assist Hindu pilgrims in reaching mountain shrine
“They are tirelessly helping people from far and near…they take people in palanquins on their shoulder with great ease. Commendable indeed and a matter of great happiness” – Hindu devotee on Muslims assisting pilgrims
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmir Hindus and Muslims reunite for Shivratri
Shivratri in Kashmir is celebrated by healing wounds between Hindus and Muslims, years after dealing with political violence in the region.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmir Muslims help rebuild Devi temple
A temple dedicated to Katyayani Ma was destroyed in the 1990s during the height of violence in Kashmir. Two decades later Muslims and Hindus not only rebuilt the temple, they participated together in a yagna (fire ceremony) where people of all faiths were invited.
Hindu Muslim Unity: American college hosts joint Diwali-Eid dinner
Clark University’s South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) hosted a joint fundraiser celebrating the end of Ramadan for Muslims and Diwali for Hindus.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmir temple and mosque stand side by side
Trehgam village witnessed numerous violent incidents over two decades and Muslims protected a temple as much as they did their mosque.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims assist Pandits
Rare scenes of Hindu-Muslim harmony were witnessed as locals in Tullamulla village served milk in earthen pots to the Pandits, keeping up the centuries old local tradition