DU Students Celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Jama Masjid to Promote Communal Harmony

By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 19 August 2024 Delhi University' students, through the 'Krantikari Yuva Sangathan', celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Jama Masjid, tying Rakhis to Muslim men, women, and children. This initiative, aimed at fostering Hindu-Muslim unity, promotes communal harmony and the festival’s spirit of brotherhood. Main Points: 1. Delhi University's 'Krantikari Yuva Sangathan' celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Jama Masjid to promote Hindu-Muslim unity. 2. Students extended Raksha Bandhan traditions by tying Rakhis to Muslim men, women, and children at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. 3. The event, titled 'Tie the Rakhi of Communal Harmony', aimed to highlight unity and brotherhood among diverse communities. 4. The initiative included people wearing caps and women in burqas, reinforcing the festival’s message of brotherhood. 5. The celebration, held on the last day of the month of Sawan, seeks to bridge communal divides and enhance mutual respect. ----- In a unique initiative aimed at fostering Hindu-Muslim unity, the 'Krantikari Yuva Sangathan' from Delhi University celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Jama Masjid. This event highlights the spirit of communal harmony during a festival traditionally dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters. As the nation observes Raksha Bandhan today where sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers, feed them sweets, and receive promises of protection. Delhi University students have chosen to celebrate in a special way. They are marking the occasion at Jama Masjid, located in Old Delhi. Celebration at Jama Masjid The students from Delhi University are extending the Raksha Bandhan celebrations to Muslim men, women, and children by tying Rakhis to those passing by at Jama Masjid. This event, organised under the theme 'Tie the Rakhi of Communal Harmony', is a part of the organisation's effort to promote unity and brotherhood across communities. Promoting Unity The 'Sampradayik Sauhard ki Rakhi Baandho' event, organised by the Krantikari Yuva Sangathan, emphasises the festival's message of brotherhood by reaching out to people wearing caps and women in burqas. Raksha Bandhan, observed on the final day of the month of Sawan, serves as a backdrop for this initiative, which seeks to bridge communal divides and foster mutual respect and harmony among diverse communities. ------ 'Sahil Razvi is an Author and Research scholar specialising in Sufism and History and an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia. URL: https://www.newageislam.com/interfaith-dialogue/du-celebrate-raksha-bandhan-jama-masjid-communal-harmony/d/132983 New Age Islam, Islam Online, Islamic Website, African Muslim News, Arab World News, South Asia News, Indian Muslim News, World Muslim News, Women in Islam, Islamic Feminism, Arab Women, Women In Arab, Islamophobia in America, Muslim Women in West, Islam Women and Feminism