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Hindu inmates fast with Muslims at Tihar JailPRESS TRUST OF INDIASmallerDefaultLargerNew Delhi, July 6: In an inspiring example of communal harmony, more than 150 Hindu inmates of Tihar Jail here are keeping fast during Ramzan, along with over 2,300 Muslim inmates.The holy month of Ramadan commenced on June 29 this year.Tihar Jail authorities said the Hindu inmates started keeping Rozas along with the Muslim inmates from the veryfirst day and have said they will continue the month-long fasting to its completion.The inmates have symbolised the strong bond of unity among them which is appreciable. Jail authorities have made all the arrangements so that those observing Ramzan do not face any difficulty, Tihar jail PRO Sunil Gupta said.Special arrangements have been made for the inmates to perform prayers and enjoy their pre-dawn sehri meal and evening meals known as iftars.Food items like seasonal fruits, sweetslike Jalebi, dry fruits, and various other snacks are being made availableto them for both Sehari and Iftar, hesaid.Gupta said that the day-long roza ends with iftar in their respective wards of the jail following which they offer Namaz outside their cells.Over 70 women inmates are also a part of the religious practice, he added
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 05:02:37 +0000

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