More Muslim youth take up Sanskrit studies in Agra

Agra: A large number of Muslim youth in Agra city is taking interest in learning Sanskrit in their schools along with other religious books. According to an inter-college survey carried out by India Today in the city, Muslim students especially girls in large numbers are studying Sanskrit.

According to the report, few Muslim girls also got a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit from India’s universities. Hailing the efforts of the students, social activist Yogesh Malhotra said, “This is very good that our Indian Muslim girls are taking interest in learning Sanskrit with other holy books.”

It’s important for the country that every student should know they can widen their horizon by learning other subjects as well, he added.