Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (SS)
Bantwal, Apr 27: A Hindu bridegroom at Byrikatte near Vitla has hosted an Iftar party at a mosque for the Muslim brethren to spread the message of brotherhood and harmony.
In the midst of worries of hijab, halal cut-jatka cut, azan row and the boycott call given to shun Muslim traders for buying gold and to buy them only in Hindu shops, a small village has emerged as a symbol of communal harmony which promotes universal brotherhood.
One Chandrashekar J of Byrikatte got married on April 24 and as the Muslims are celebrating the Ramzan month most of them could not enjoy food as his wedding, he hosted an Iftar party for his Muslim friends at a mosque to mark his wedding celebration.
Later, the newly wed Chandrashekara was felicitated by priests and office-bearers of Jalaliya Jumma Masjid. People who attended the Iftar blessed the newlyweds and thus the village became a symbol of communal harmony.