Sikh Members Sanitize Delhi’s Jama Masjid

Eid is going to be very different this year due to the coronavirus scare. However, just before the arrival of the Eid-ul-Fitr, Old Delhi witnessed something profoundly heart-touching. Around 20 members of the Sikh Community, working for the non-profit organisation, United Sikhs, sanitized Jama Masjid on 23rd May, 2020, a couple of days before the Eid celebrations. Scroll down to know more.

Sikhs Sanitize The Jama Masjid Premises

United Sikhs is a United Nations-affiliated civil rights and humanitarian non-profit organisation. The NGO has taken a great initiative to sanitize all the religious places before they are open for the public. Several teams of the organisation have already sanitized shrines like Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place and some church premises as well. A week before Eid, the NGO members got in touch with the Jama Masjid authorities to provide assistance in sanitizing the insides of the mosque. And the internet totally loved their kind gesture! Here are a few of the numerous posts that have flooded social media platforms:

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Sikh community ( @unitedsikhs ) today sanitized Jama Masjid, Delhi. These kind of gestures are seen these days, humanity above all. Appreciate it. United Sikh group contacted masjid committee to sanitize the mosque, to promote universal brotherhood and peace, old delhi known for its ganga jamuni tehzeeb. No community is competing with anyone, everyone is doing their bit to make this world a Better place by community service. so apni expert advice apne paas rakhein :) #puranidilliwaley

A post shared by Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein™ (@puranidilliwaley) on May 23, 2020 at 8:52am PDT

Today in Jama Masjid, our Sikh brothers sanitize the entire mosque to double the joy of Eid. All religions are made for the welfare of humanity. The time has come to fulfill the purpose for which God has sent us on earth.@mssirsa @TajinderBagga @rpsinghkhalsa @tarunchughbjp pic.twitter.com/DJCqUHNGGd

— Real Deepak Kapur™ (@realkapur) May 24, 2020

Bunch of different flowers make a bouquet! ?
This makes INDIA more beautiful!
Our sikh brother's while sanitising Jama Masjid.#EidUlFitr #Eid2020 #eidmubarak2020 #EidMubarak #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak pic.twitter.com/34NZcY3UbH

— !shraak (@ishraakkhan) May 24, 2020

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What’s More?

This year, Jama Masjid will remain closed for the general public during the Eid prayers. Only the Imam, performing the rituals, will be present, along with very few staff. In Jammu and Kashmir too, members of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board offered sehri and iftari to the quarantined Muslims at Katra’s Ashirwad Bhawan.

Also Read: Here’s A Virtual Tour Through The Jama Masjid Of Delhi

This initiative by the Sikh community has glorified the secular spirit of our nation once again, setting up a beautiful example of brotherhood among different religions. On that note, Eid Mubarak to one and everyone! The almighty will surely listen to our prayers and heal the world from this deadly disease.