Pastor Fernando had made some controversial remarks against Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism recently, had already left the island on May 14. Pastor Fernando is accused of having made derogatory statements related to Lord Buddha, Islam, and Hinduism in front of a packed congregation recently.

Probe against Sri Lankan pastor Fernando for disrupting communal harmony

Setting an example of communal harmony, the Indian Army on Saturday hosted Iftar here to celebrate the holy month of Ramzan.

Speaking to ANI, an attendee Jaffer Bashir said, "On this pious occasion, district officers, local civil members and various other prominent people cutting across the religious lines gathered at the Army headquarters to relish the Iftar dinner. This sends a strong message across the country that the Army is not only there to impose law and order in the state, but also to spread goodwill among the people of different communities."

People also offered prayers before sitting down in long rows to savour the meal.

Another guest Mohammad Abdula Bhatt echoed the similar sentiment and said, "The function organised by the Army is a step towards uniting different communities. We, wholeheartedly, welcome such initiatives."

During this month, the devout observe rigorous fasting for about 30 days and do not consume food or water from dawn to dusk.

They eat Sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and break the day-long fast with Iftar in the evening.

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan.

The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Setting an example of communal harmony, the Indian Army on Saturday hosted Iftar here to celebrate the holy month of Ramzan. Speaking to ANI, an attendee Jaffer Bashir said, "On this pious occasion, district officers, local civil members and various other prominent people cutting across the religious lines gathered at the Army headquarters to relish the Iftar dinner.

Setting an example of communal harmony, the Indian Army on Saturday hosted Iftar here to celebrate the holy month of Ramzan. Speaking to ANI, an attendee Jaffer Bashir said, "On this pious occasion, district officers, local civil members and various other prominent people cutting across the religious lines gathered at the Army headquarters to relish the Iftar dinner. This sends a strong message across the country that the Army is not only there to impose law and order in the state, but also to spread goodwill among the people of different communities." People also offered prayers before sitting down in long rows to savour the meal. Another guest Mohammad Abdula Bhatt echoed the similar sentiment and said, "The function organised by the Army is a step towards uniting different communities. We, wholeheartedly, welcome such initiatives." During this month, the devout observe rigorous fasting for about 30 days and do not consume food or water from dawn to dusk. They eat Sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and break the day-long fast with Iftar in the evening. Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan. The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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For the first time in five decades, a church bell rang on Sunday at the largest Catholic church located on Srinagar&#39;s M A&nbsp;Road by representatives of Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The British-era church, built in 1896, had lost its original bell in a fire sparked by an arson attack in June 1976. According to church officials, the church and its belfry were damaged in the attack by protesters demonstrating against the Mideast war. &nbsp;

He said the bell was not installed all these years because &quot;the community didn&#39;t have enough resources to order a new bell after its damage. Around 30 Christian families living in Srinagar donated for the new bell.&quot;&nbsp;

The event was a shining example of communal harmony as Church invited everyone for ringing the bell; Representatives of every religion made their presence in the event.&nbsp;

&quot;We want to send out a message at the national, international and local levels that we are one here and we love and accept each other as we are,&quot; the parish priest father Roy Matthews told media.&nbsp;

According to church officials, the church and its belfry were damaged in the attack by protesters demonstrating against the Mideast war. ?

For the first time in five decades, a church bell rang on Sunday at the largest Catholic church located on Srinagar's M A Road by representatives of Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs. The British-era church, built in 1896, had lost its original bell in a fire sparked by an arson attack in June 1976. According to church officials, the church and its belfry were damaged in the attack by protesters demonstrating against the Mideast war. He said the bell was not installed all these years because "the community didn't have enough resources to order a new bell after its damage. Around 30 Christian families living in Srinagar donated for the new bell." The event was a shining example of communal harmony as Church invited everyone for ringing the bell; Representatives of every religion made their presence in the event. "We want to send out a message at the national, international and local levels that we are one here and we love and accept each other as we are," the parish priest father Roy Matthews told media.

Watch: All faiths come together to ring church bell after 50 years in Srinagar

The famous Udupi Sri Krishna Temple in Karnataka organised an Iftar on the temple premises on Saturday night.

&lsquo;Souharda Upahara Koota&rsquo; or the harmony breakfast meet was attended by over 150 members of the Muslim community at the temple&rsquo;s Annabrahma Dining Hall, according to a report in The News Minute.

The idea for organising such an event was mooted by Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt. He also served dates to those who attended the Iftar.

He urged the people of Karnataka to live in communal harmony.&nbsp;

&ldquo;People from all religions must be tolerant and co-exist peacefully. Muslims have shown lot of affection for me in Mangaluru, Kasaragod and Bhatkal. They have given their offering during the Paryaya festival,&rdquo; The News Minute quoted him as saying.

The members of the Muslim community also performed namaz on the second floor of the building, the report said.

?Souharda Upahara Koota? or the harmony breakfast meet was attended by over 150 members of the Muslim community

The famous Udupi Sri Krishna Temple in Karnataka organised an Iftar on the temple premises on Saturday night. ‘Souharda Upahara Koota’ or the harmony breakfast meet was attended by over 150 members of the Muslim community at the temple’s Annabrahma Dining Hall, according to a report in The News Minute. The idea for organising such an event was mooted by Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt. He also served dates to those who attended the Iftar. He urged the people of Karnataka to live in communal harmony. “People from all religions must be tolerant and co-exist peacefully. Muslims have shown lot of affection for me in Mangaluru, Kasaragod and Bhatkal. They have given their offering during the Paryaya festival,” The News Minute quoted him as saying. The members of the Muslim community also performed namaz on the second floor of the building, the report said.

Udupi's famous Sri Krishna Mutt organises Iftar

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