Ramzan, Teej unite people

JAIPUR: Almost after three decades the city woke up on Tuesday with all roads leading either to the temples or mosques. Reason: the Teej festival and first day of holy month of Ramzan falls on the same day, after 1979.
Exhibiting the city’s century-old tradition of peaceful co-existence the citizens gathered rubbing shoulders to observe their religious duties and sending a strong message of peace and harmony.The road leading to City Palace, passing through Tripolia Bazaar, Chhoti Chaupar and Gangauri Bazaar, were flooded with people of both communities greeting each other.
At many places Muslims showered rose and petals on Teej procession when it passed through Muslim-majority areas. Reciprocating in the same spirit, many Hindus chose to enjoy the special sweet dishes ‘kheer’, ‘halwa-parantha’ and ‘malai’ with bread during Iftaar.
“I never had such kheer in my life. It was wonderful to see how the Muslims prepare for a day-long fast.” said Akshay Singh Shekawat, a human resource manager with an MNC.
Meanwhile, the shopkeepers in the Walled City are doing brisk business as the demand of religious paraphernalia increases manifold.