Muslim Neighbours Perform Hindu Rites, Mosque Opens for Hindu Funeral in Kerala
· India · Indian Express
In Wayanad, brothers Kappan Razak and Sulaiman performed the last rites of 85-year-old Hindu neighbour Kalyaniamma after no family stepped forward, a tradition they upheld as she lived like family for years. In Malappuram, Khadeeja Mosque opened its doors to the family of 52-year-old Premalatha to conduct ceremonial washing and prayers for her body after her husband and daughter faced difficulty finding a suitable space. Both incidents occurred this week and highlight Kerala's enduring practice of communal harmony where religious boundaries dissolve in daily neighbourly bonds. The actions reflect long-standing inter-community trust documented in the state's social fabric.
Why it matters
These acts preserve Kerala's model of secular coexistence, offering tangible reassurance to minority and majority communities that mutual care transcends religious identity.
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