Many non-Muslims in the Gulf nation fast in the month-long exercise spiritual cleansing every year. Some are inspired by the concept, others express solidarity with their Muslim brethren.
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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: celebrating Teej and Ramadan together
The festivals of Teej and the first of the Ramzan coincided with each other after a gap of thirty years and saw people from the Hindu and Muslim communities celebrating the festivals with much love and peace in Jaipur.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims help construct Jain temple during Ramadan
Muslims in Bihar’s Bhagalpur town not only helped build a Jain temple but one of them went to the extent of demolishing part of his own house to pave the way for the construction of the shrine.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Iftar held at Hindu temple
People from different walks of life and faith shared a rare camaraderie at the Iftar organised by the Onam celebrations committee.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Iftar at Krishnapura temple
Close to 300 Muslims accepted the invitation to offer prayers and break the Ramazan fast at Sarala Dhoomavathi Daivasthana temple.
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
Ramadan Mubarak!
Welcoming a blessed Ramadan, a month of prayer, self-reflection, and self-purification
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim woman sings at pujas
A Muslim woman’s devotional songs have cast a bewitching spell on Hindus, making her the most sought after artist in puja pandals across the Mahakoshal region. Shahnaz Akhtar herself is observing Ramzan fast. Invitations are pouring in from all parts of the region. She has already performed at Mandla, Betul, Gondia, Narsinghpur and Jabalpur….
Hindu Muslim Unity: Indonesians break fast together
Hindu and Muslim leaders recently held a joint iftar feast at a palace in Denpasar on the Island of Bali to promote tolerance between their communities.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindus help Muslims keep Ramadan fast
People, mostly Hindus are arranging fruits, sweets and dinner for Muslims keeping fast outside relief camps,
Why we fast in Islam & Hinduism
This piece explores the importance of fasting in both traditions and its correlation to spiritual progress. Part 1 explores fasting in Islam while Part 2 discusses fasting in Hinduism.
