Budaun (Uttar Pradesh): In a great example of mutual coexistence and communal harmony, Badaun--located 500km from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is showing a great example of communal harmony.
While in Ayodhya over 12,000 policemen have been deployed across the temple town ahead of the Ayodhya temple-mosque dispute case verdict, here in Badaun it's completely the opposite.
The community here boasts of functional unity with their mosque and temple next to each other.
Near Meera Ji Chowki located at the centre of the city is the epitome of communal harmony, where a Hanuman Temple and Hazrat Meera Ji Sahab Mosque sharing the same wall and offer prayer in unison.
Even the sound of mantras and azaan can be heard simultaneously.
People living in the area have always exhibited their love and respect for other religions.
Thousands of devotees pay their obeisance in both the shrines irrespective of their religious beliefs.
A resident Ashok Rana while talking to ETV Bharat said, "This place is an example of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. No one in the locality has ever had any objections to this. We all support each other in times of need and we intend to set this fine example of India's tradition in the times to come. "
The mosque cleric, Md. Faizal Kadri said that the mosque is centuries old and this unique bond of Hindus and Muslims is followed here for years now.
He added, "No matter whatever the verdict of the Ayodhya case comes, we will keep on setting this example of communal harmony and brotherhood."
The temple and mosque are seen as the symbol of unity, oneness and brotherhood and Badaun has set an example of communal harmony to the country where people of all religions and beliefs can live together peacefully.
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