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Shared Muharram Heritage: Hindus lead Tazias, Sikhs serve water
Across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, families and communities came together during Muharram through processions, acts of service and remembrance. Whether by preparing Tazias, organising processions, distributing water or joining commemorations, these local traditions continue to reflect mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among people from different communities.
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Gandhi’s death anniversary: Indian Christians to fast and pray for unity
The Martyr’s Day observance by the Christians of India will be without speeches, slogans on political signage
Promoting Amity in the Times of Hate
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Reassert secularism on Martyrs’ Day: Activists
Call for nationwide show of communal unity amidst growing environment of communal hate
Haridwar ashram joins Faisal Khan to decry Hate
Peace activist Faisal Khan fasts to protest the spread of communal hate, draw support from Matra Sadan ashram Mahant Swami Shivanand Maharaj
Citizens reclaim Varanasi ghats: VHP, Bajrang Dal’s communal posters fail
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Gandhi’s contribution to Communal Harmony
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