Hindu inmates fasting with Muslims
In an exemplary show of brotherhood and communal harmony, 45 Hindu prisoners in Tihar Jail have been fasting along with 1,800 Muslim inmates during Ramzan.
Hindu prisoners started keeping rozas from July 11, the first day of Ramzan, and informed authorities that they would continue it for the whole month of Ramzan, said Tihar jail spokesperson Sunil Gupta.
“45 Hindu inmates have joined 1,800 Muslim inmates in fasting. It is a wonderful example of unity and harmony,” said Mr Gupta.
According to information, Tihar Jail currently has 3,500 inmates from Muslim community out of which 1,800 are keeping roza.
Mr Gupta further said the jail authorities have made all the arrangements so that those fasting do not face any difficulty.
“We are making special arrangements for the inmates keeping roza. Various food items are being made available to them at 3 am while seasonal fruits, snacks and other dishes are being arranged for ‘iftar’ (the evening meal),” he said.
Mr Gupta said Hindu prisoners fasting with Muslims symbolises the strong bond of unity among inmates which must be sincerely appreciated.
Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims, who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset.
Muslims wake up early morning for the pre-dawn “sehri” meal renouncing food and water during the day before breaking their fasts in the evening.
The sumptuous evening meals are known as “iftar”.
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