Justice Markandey Katju writes: The Islamic holy month of Ramzan begins on March 12 in India (in the Arab part of the world, it began on March 11). For more than 25 years, I have observed one-day roza (fast) during this holy period (usually on the last Friday, called alvida), out of respect and to show solidarity with my Muslim brothers and sisters. Each year, I appeal to non-Muslims all over the world to do the same.
As I have done for the last 25-30 years, this year too during Ramzan ( the holy month for Muslims ) I kept a one day roza (fast), on the last Friday of the month (called Alvida).
Justice Markenday Katju- Although I am an atheist, I have been keeping one day Roza ( fast ) in the month of Ramzan (usually on the last Friday ) for the last 20 years or so, and have appealed to all non-Muslims to do so as a mark of solidarity with our Muslim brothers and […]
