New Delhi, May 25, 2020: Members of the Sikh community won several hearts as they sanitized the Delhi’s Jama Masjid ahead of Eid, a Muslim that ends a month of fast and penance for Muslims.
The incident, which has set an example of communal harmony in front of the country, took place on May 23.
Jama Masjid will remain closed for congregational prayers as part of the lockdown imposed in the country to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Ahead of Eid, several important names in the Muslim community also released video messages, asking people to follow the norms of social distancing to prevent the further spread of coronavirus.
The Sikh volunteers who sanitized the Jama Masjid are associated with the United Sikhs. “As the capital battles the novel coronavirus, Jama Masjid is closed for congregational prayers. However, a team of Sikh volunteers sanitized the monument to ensure safety for caretakers and visitors,” the Sikh association explained.
Parvinder Singh Nanda, director of United Sikhs, said that they have been distributing food and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) kits at hospitals and quarantine centers. He said that the United Sikhs are constantly working to prevent the further spread of coronavirus.
Started in 1999, the United Sikhs has been working in 11 countries.
Mufti Mohammad Tahir Hussain, who accompanied the United Sikhs, said that he sought permission from Imam Bhukari for the sanitization. Imam Bukhari also thanked the United Sikhs for their gesture.
Source: timesnownews.com/mirror-now