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Haji Roshan Khan joins the Diwali debate

Nov 02, 2015 Letters

Dear Editor,
I recently penned a letter to the media, which was published on the current Diwali controversy.  The organizations have expressed their views.  I had expressed mine as 11th as the best day for Diwali, according to my research.
However, having listen and considered the view of his Excellency, High Commissioner of India, that the South normally celebrate Diwali as the 10, and the North as the 11th of November, I began to understand more clearly.
Then Swami Ashkarandada published his views, and I studied this with depth.  I have much love and respects for Swami. He is true patriarch of peace and a personal friend.  I recall him arranging a masjid in his school compound on the UN’s International Day of Peace, a few years ago, so that the Muslims may conduct their prayer in respect.
This is a great form of honour to another religious group.  It displays refinement and charisma.  He had even invited me to make a special presentation on a topic of my choice to all the students of the school.
I now stand more learned, taking it positively, and say, let us use love as we proceed, as it seems that both the 10 and 11th could be utilized.  I understand this as a Muslim, as we almost always had two days for EidulFitr (Celebrations after the Fast of Ramadan) in Guyana.
Therefore, I say, let us celebrate on days preferred by various Sabhas or segments of the Hindu Community.  Let us not be humiliating to the other, condemnatory, abusive, but reach out to celebrate with the other group on their day.  For me, a Muslim, a lover of religions, I made it clear that I usually light a diya for solidarity.
Well, I will light two now.  One on the 10 and then another on the 11.  Whichever is correct, and then I have it for sure, and I smile, God will be pleased.  So should we all.  Celebrate on the day we choose in power and love, and light a few the next day as well.
Here, we satisfy all, ourselves first. Let us strive or peace and love always.  Let us keep from controversy and hate.  Let us care our country, and love all our peoples.  Care for the other person’s viewpoint and interpretations.  Herein is the nexus of true universal love.
Roshan Khan

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