Sikhs, Hindus in Punjab village contribute to build mosque for its Muslim families
Ludhiana, June 16 -- Setting an example of communal harmony in the country, Hindus and Sikhs of a village in Punjab's Moga district came together to build a mosque for four Muslim families residing. A stone laying ceremony was held for the mosque on Sunday, in the presence of people from all communities.
Bhoolar village has seven gurdwaras and two temples, but no mosque. "There was a mosque before Partition in 1947 but its structure turned to ruins with time. We have four Muslim families in the village that chose to stay back," said the village sarpanch Pala Singh, in a report by Indian Express.
Not only did they all live together in harmony since then, but the other two communities recently contributed money ranging from Rs.100 to Rs.1...
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