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Amid protest by right-wing, Hindu man offers space for Friday prayers

Meanwhile, Muslim representatives have demanded that the district administration should open the 19 mosques under the Waqf Board

Tuesday November 16, 2021 5:17 PM, ummid.com with inputs from IANS

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Gurugram: Amidst protests by right-wing Hindutva extremists in Gurugram, a Hindu man offered the roof of his house for Friday prayers.

The man, Akshay Rao said:

"I offered the land to the Muslim community as it was facing problems post objections raised by right wing outfits."

"The right wing outfits have raised objection to Muslims offering namaz in open spaces, post which 50 per cent of such prayers could not be held," he claimed.

Also Read | Mumbai: Lokhandwala Muslims do this to avoid offering Namaz on roads

"Such an initiative can help to maintain harmony in the society. I will also provide the roof of my property, where every Friday, some people can comfortably offer prayers," Rao said.

He said:

"It is a responsibility of each citizen of India to maintain the law and order situation. It was my little step towards helping people. I welcome Muslim people to offer namaz at my place."

 


More than 25 people can offer prayers at the place offered by Rao.

Meanwhile, Muslim representatives have demanded that the district administration should open the 19 mosques under the Waqf Board, which are currently unused, for offering namaz.

Also Read | Remove encroachments from Waqf properties to make available lands for Namaz

Welcoming Rao's initiative, Muslim Ekta Manch chairman Haji Shehzad Khan, said:

"It's a good initiative that a Hindu brother nearby gave his place to offer Friday prayers. There is a dispute regarding open Namaz in sector 12 of Gurugram. We are peace-loving people and do not want to disturb law and order."


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