Perang topat (or rice cake throwing) is a ritual “war” that symbolizes brotherhood and tolerance between Muslims and Hindus
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Hindu Muslim Unity: Festivals Celebrate Communal Harmony
In this holy land—with its mix of Ramanand, Kabir, Nanak, Chishti, Khusro, Nizam, Sai Baba, Sheikh Farid and Bulle Shah—no terrorist organization can uproot communal harmony
Hindu Muslim Unity: Peace initiative to rebuild mosques and temples
Vishwanath Karad speaks about rebuilding mosques and temples destroyed by religious fanatics
Hindu Muslim Unity: Kabir mausoleum visited by Hindus and Muslim pilgrims
Pilgrims of all faiths visit the resting place of saint, mystic, and poet Kabir
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindus finance village mosque
Hindus took the lead to pitch in with donations and construction material to re-build a damaged mosque with leaky roof in remote village Purtageri.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims fund and organize Hindu festival
“Every year when we organise the play, we get a unique feeling of serving the almighty. After all, our Hindu brothers are the creation of the same supreme power that has made us”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Vaishnavas and Muslims discuss love of God
Nineteen men and women from the Vaishnava and Muslim faiths, including laypersons as well as Imams and priests, met for a Vaishnava-Muslim interfaith dialogue in Rockwood Manor. The topic: “What Do We Love When We Love Our God?”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Baul musicians spread communal harmony
Bauls, musicians made up for Hindu bhaktis and Sufi Muslims continue to spread the message of communal harmony through their devotional hymns.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Honoring Communal Harmony Martyrs
Citizens of Ahmedabad paid rich tributes to Vasantrao Hegishte and Rajab Ali Lakhani who sacrificed their lives 62 years ago; they were killed by a mob during communal skirmishes
Hindu Muslim Unity: Nepali Muslims build temple for Hindu minority
Muslims of a community in Nepal have taken initiative to build a temple and give their minority Hindu neighbors a place to worship since the village does not have one
Navratri: 9 nights of the Goddess
Navratri is a 9 night festival where God is worshiped in form of a loving Mother. Devout Hindus fast to rid themselves of non-divine qualities.
