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Bhopal: A shining example of communal harmony and our composite culture was witnessed during Simhastha at Ujjain.
The Muslim community in Ujjain gave a grand welcomed to Hindu saints and seers, and felicitated them.
The programme was organised by Jamia Arabia Sirajul Uloom and Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. Representatives of both Hinduism and Islam attended the spiritual congregation. Akhada Parishad's President Shri Narendra Giri Maharaj, General Secretary Hari Giri Maharaj, Nirmohi Akhada's Rajendra Das Maharaj, Yogi Dushyant, other saints and seers were welcomed and honoured.
Students of Jamia Arabia Sirajul Uloom recited Quranic verses. Narendra Giri Maharaj said that paths to attain God may be different, but destination is the same. Therefore, we must respect each other's methods of worship. There is need to be cautious against those spreading misconceptions.
Narendra Giri Maharaj congratulated organizers for this initiative aiming at strengthening communal harmony. He said that such functions enhance unity and brotherhood. Gist of all religions is peace, unity and brotherhood. Let us share each others through the thick and thin and help in nation-building by assimilating good ethos.
Convener Hafiz Mohammad Taqi Afi Ana said that objective of the function is to maintain composite culture of India. He said that all religions teach to co-exist with love and harmony. He said that harmonious co-existence is necessary for speedy growth of the country. Maulana Abdul Rasheed Saheb Dostam called for doing pious works and shun evils since evil begets evil.
