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Asian News International (ANI) and News - India

Nov.8, 2007

http://in.news./071108/139/6n0j7.html

Received by Humanity Check from Indian Muslim Council - USA*

 

 

Ahmedabad, : Hundreds of Muslim girl students heralded the festival of

lights, Diwali, by lighting a large number of earthen lamps in Ahemdabad

promoting communal harmony and greeting Hindus on the auspicious occasion.

 

Students of Anjuman Islam High School placed the earthen lamps following a

design shaped as a crescent moon, the religious symbol for Muslims. Everyone

participated in the inspirational attempt with full joy showcasing their

respect for Diwali that is falling on Friday.

 

" We have placed these Diyas in the form of a crescent moon, which is a

religious symbol for Muslims. Our aim is to show solidarity between Hindus

and Muslims we are like sisters and brothers, " said Khanajiwala Sana, a

student.

 

" Our endeavour is to inculcate a feeling of oneness and compassion among

these children. We are teaching them communal unity. If we condition them to

propagate communal harmony right from their childhood, they will spread the

light of love in society, " said Ayub Diwan, the principal of the Anjuman

Islam High School.

 

" I hope these Diyas (earthen lamps) will lighten up the darkness that

terrorism and communal hatred have spread in our country, " Ayub added.

 

Deepavali is mainly a Hindu festival but celebrated by people irrespective

of their personal religious faith.

 

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12:35 PM

[Guest guest]

Dear David,

 

Thanks so much for that news item!

I just started a blog called The Pollyanna Pages

for items exactly like this. I'll add this one.

 

Since the mainstream media keeps operating on the

principle that " If it bleeds it leads " it is up to all of us

to spread good news stories.

 

Ien in the Kootenays AKA Pollyanna

http://freegreenliving.com