Thread by @RahulMukherji5, In 2017, #DurgaPuja coincided with Muharram. One particular park in Calcutta was [...]

In 2017, #DurgaPuja coincided with Muharram. One particular park in Calcutta was divided into two parts, one side used for Durga Puja and the other for Muharram at the same time. Such is the social fabric of Bengal.
Read the linked article.
+ https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-kolkata-s-durga-puja-brings-hindus-muslims-together-2675795

Kolkata's Durga Puja brings Hindus, Muslims together

Last year, in fact, Durga Puja coincided with Muharram. "One particular park was divided into two parts, one side used for Durga Puja and the other for Muharram at the same time," Shah Jahan said.

https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-kolkata-s-durga-puja-brings-hindus-muslims-together-2675795

#DurgaPuja in Bengal has always been beyond religion.
The festival is celebrated with the same fervour in Muslim dominated area as in Hindu ones.
The article is specifically relevant in these times when an ad, celebrating unity, is vilified.
+ https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/durga-puja-kolkata-hindu-muslim-west-bengal_in_5f8d2752c5b67da85d1f9ca3

Here’s A Necessary Reminder About Kolkata’s Hindu-Muslim Durga Pujas

As Tanishq withdrew its ad about an inter-religious baby shower fearing their employees’ safety, Kolkata is gearing up for the Durga Pujas where people of all religions celebrate together.

https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/durga-puja-kolkata-hindu-muslim-west-bengal_in_5f8d2752c5b67da85d1f9ca3

Let's use #DurgaPuja2020 to send a clear message to the forces of hatred & division, that Bengal is unique & united and will remain so. Our foundations are strong enough to resist any challenge from the saffron brigade.

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