The members of Cheravally Muslim Jamaat are all set to make wedding arrangements of a Hindu girl on the premises of a mosque in Kerala. In a time where the secular fabric in the country is weakening, this will open doors to a sense of secularism and unity.
As per Nujmudeen Alummoottil, secretary of Cheravally Muslim Jamaat Committee, two months ago an application was received from Bindu, wife of late Ashokan, seeking help for conducting the wedding of her daughter.
On January 19, the place of worship will open its doors for the wedding of Anju, daughter of Bindu, Amrithanjali, Cheravally, Kayalmulam. Sarath Sasi, son of Sasidharan and Mini Sasi, Kappil Kizhakku, Kayamkulam will tie the knot under the leadership of the Jamaat committee.
The wedding will be held as per Hindu rituals. The committee will donate 10 sovereign gold and Rs 2 lakh. All the wedding expenses will be met by the committee, said Nujmudeen, who is the district president of Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi.
Bindu is staying in a rented house with her three children. Her husband passed away two years ago.
Najmudheen also said that “A few people are trying to connect this with the recent developments in the country. I came in contact with Bindu two years ago after the death of her husband. A report appeared in a vernacular daily that she was struggling to even make funeral arrangements due to her poor finances. Her son Anand, who was appearing for SSLC examination, was not aware of his father’s demise. The next day I contacted the family and helped them with the funeral. I have known Bindhu since then. On October 2 last year, Bindu contacted me and sought help to arrange her daughter’s wedding. I contacted the members of the Jamaat Committee who assured all the help.”
