For over 4 decades, Hindus in Chennai have been serving iftar meals to Muslims during Ramzan

For forty decades, a tradition born from the vision of Dada Ratanchand, a Hindu who sought refuge in Chennai during partition, has thrived. Through the establishment of the Sufidar Trust and a temple honoring the teachings of Sufi saint Shahenshah Baba Nebhraj Sahib, Ratanchand promoted a philosophy of religious unity.

New Delhi: With the sun edging towards the horizon, Ram Dev, his navy-blue skull cap neatly adjusted, hurried his team of volunteers. Time was ticking; they had to ensure food reached the hungry before dusk. Leading Murali, Komal and a group of 26 other volunteers, including children, Ram Dev oversaw the transfer of iftar meals from a van into the Walajah Big Mosque. The food, prepared for around 1,200 people, had been cooked at their temple on Dr Radhakrishnan Road in Mylapore, ready to be served to Muslims breaking their fast during Ramzan.

This tradition, spanning 40 years, originated from the initiative of Dada Ratanchand, a Hindu who sought refuge in Chennai during partition. Establishing the Sufidar Trust, a temple dedicated to propagating the teachings of Sufi saint Shahenshah Baba Nebhraj Sahib, Ratanchand fostered a philosophy of unity among religions.

Courtesy: News Nine