Uttar Pradesh: For every Muslim, embarking on a Haj pilgrimage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This annual pilgrimage to Makkah serves as the fifth pillar of Islam. It is considered a transformative journey that cleanses the soul and strengthens devotion and unity.
Ghaziabad, a district in Uttar Pradesh often known for its highly charged communal incidents, saw brotherhood when a group of Hindus sent off an elderly Muslim couple with flowers and warm hugs.
A video of the act surfaced on social media, showing Hindu members offering flower garlands amid cheers as the couple departed for the airport for Haj 2026.
While many praised the gesture as a reflection of India’s pluralistic spirit, others questioned reciprocity and cited recent communal tensions, including a fatal Holi-related dispute in neighbouring Delhi.
