Coimbatore witnessed a unique interfaith Milad-un-Nabi celebration where Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs came together to commemorate Prophet Muhammad's birthday. The event, organized by the Multi-Religious Goodwill Movement, served a feast to over a thousand people.
Coimbatore: In a remarkable display of religious harmony, Coimbatore celebrated an interfaith Milad-un-Nabi event, bringing together people from various faiths to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The celebration, organized by the Multi-Religious Goodwill Movement, saw participation from Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs, emphasizing the city's commitment to unity in diversity.
The event, which took place in the heart of Coimbatore, featured prayers for world peace and well-being. Notably, over a thousand attendees were served a non-vegetarian feast as part of the celebration, embodying the spirit of communal harmony and shared joy.
Religious leaders from different communities graced the occasion, including Islamic clerics, the Perur Adheenam, and representatives from the Hindu community. Toni Singh represented the Sikh community from the local Gurudwara. Speaking to the press, the leaders emphasized that despite following different religions, all people are fundamentally one.
The organizers expressed their commitment to celebrating all religious festivals as interfaith events, not just limiting it to Milad-un-Nabi. They stated that this practice would continue in the future, sending a strong message against divisive forces in the country.
Muhammad Rabi, the leader of the Multi-Religious Goodwill Movement, recalled that former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Kalaignar Karunanidhi was the first to declare a holiday for Milad-un-Nabi in the state. He expressed gratitude for this gesture and noted that following Tamil Nadu's example, other states in the country also began observing this holiday.
Rabi also highlighted the various welfare measures implemented for minorities under the "Dravidian Model" government, following in Karunanidhi's footsteps. He emphasized that minorities in Tamil Nadu are living safely with access to education and employment opportunities, reflecting the state's commitment to inclusive growth and communal harmony.