Arsala Khan/New Delhi
A video clip showing the emotional welcome a Muslim woman receives on returning from Umrah (Pilgrimage to Makkah), by her Hindu friend, is going viral on the internet and is winning hearts.
In response to the post, people are calling it a picture of the "real India".
In the viral video, as a Muslim woman returns home from Umrah, her Hindu friend greets her with respect and joy. Amidst drum beats in the backdrop, she puts a tilak on her forehead, a garland around her neck and showers her love and joy on her.
The scene reflects a deep emotional bond rather than a formal ritual.
The two friends embrace each other, and the joy and emotion evident in that moment are clearly captured
The gesture is not just for a friend but also demonstrates interfaith equations in India.
Umrah is considered a sacred religious pilgrimage for the Muslim community, and the way the Hindu friend welcomed him, recognising its significance, moved people.
In a society where religious differences and tensions are frequently reported, this video comes as a breath of fresh air. It reminds people that friendship, love, and respect still exist in everyday life.
As soon as the video went viral, social media platforms were flooded with reactions.
Thousands shared it and showered it with praise in the comments. Some wrote that this is the Ganga-Jamuni culture, while others said that religions may be different, but hearts are the same.
Many users called it a video worth showing to children so that they can understand what true values are.
Some also said that such videos should be published more often, so that, amidst the negative news, a positive picture of society can be shown. Many users saluted the friendship between the two women and said that this is an India to be proud of.
The most repeated line in the video is, "This is the real India." An India where diversity is not considered a burden, but a beauty. Where returning from a religious pilgrimage is not questioned, but respected and celebrated.
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In a time when social media is often filled with hate and division, this video comes as a breath of fresh air and a reflection of India at the grassroots.
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