The temples of Rawalpindi: Old wisdom in a new world

[In Rawalpindi, Pakistan] a mosque is situated in the street right next to the Krishna mandir. When I asked if the Hindus felt any hesitation in celebrating their religious festivals in the neighbourhood of a mosque, Arorra said:
“I don’t remember any incident. We know each other’s prayer times. Rather, we try to facilitate the other. We offer prayers and have special gatherings on Tuesdays and that has never been a problem for either us or the Muslims.”

Arorra further recalled:

“When I was a child, I used to play with my Muslim friends in this very street. One day, while playing with my friends, I went to the mosque and asked the Maulvi sahab, ‘Maulvi jee! Can I say azaan as my Muslim friends do?’ Maulvi jee replied with a smile, ‘Why not?’ That day, I called for prayers in the masjid.”

Nostalgia swept over Arorra’s face, softening his eyes. More here.

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