A Hindu family organised an iftar party to bring all communities together in celebration.
Story so far: On Saturday night, food became the evidence and harbinger of cultural harmony in Bengaluru. A Hindu family organised an iftar dinner at the Aashirvad Centre on St Marks Road for the second year in a row. The family argues that this is something very normal that has become unorthodox enough to be news.
- Around 110 people are likely to have attended the dinner. A nearby branch of Kareem’s restaurant looked after the catering and also offered fruits so guests could break their fast.
- Activist Teesta Setalvad and Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair were some notable guests. There were group addresses in support and appreciation of inter-faith unity.
Why it matters? The organisers came up with the idea after a family trip to Tamil Nadu’s Yercaud in 2022. Ram Navami celebrations had given way to violence, deeply disturbing an organiser’s mother. Thus “Amma’s Iftar Party” was born.