For showing solidarity with the Sikhs who helped Muslims and gave them food and shelter amid the violence in Delhi, a Muslim man from Gidderbaha, Punjab, wore a turban on his wedding.
The man identified as Abdul Hakeem along with many of the guests wore turbans in support of the message of unity across religions.
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A wedding occurred in Giddharbah where a Muslim groom tied a turban in honor of Sikhs helping Muslims in Delhi riots.
The Muslim groom and over 100 plus Muslims in the wedding tied turbans for communal harmony.#DelhiViolance pic.twitter.com/LmprVg0s2y
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It’s not easy to de-communalise any South Asian wedding, be it Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, or Christian. Yet, Abdul’s family and in-laws realised the socio-political significance of what he did and lauded him for it.
According to a media report, Abdul’s father-in-law, Saleem Khan, was proud of the decision, and said, “People are still congratulating me, as it was a one-of-a-kind gesture. Abdul had told us in advance that he would sport a turban in the honour of Sikhs who rescued Muslims in Delhi, and give the message of communal harmony. We were happy with his decision.”
The report also quoted him as saying, “A true Muslim is identified not only by his cap but also by his honesty. In the same vein, a true Sikh’s identity is not only his turban but also his Gursikhi.”
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