RSS to organise 'grand namaz' and 'Quran recitation session for the first time in history in Ayodhya; details inside

The Rightist group Rashtriya Swayamseval Sangh (RSS) is organising a grand namaz along with a Quran recitation session on the banks of Saryu river for the first time in the history of Ayodhya. The event is being slated to be organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its Muslim wing, Rashtriya Muslim Manch on July 12.

According to reports, around 1500 Muslims clerics are expected to take part in the grand namaz event along with the Hindu devotees. The clerics will also visit around 200 mausoleums of Sufi saints.
According to the reports, the clerics will first perform wazu (ablution) and then offer namaz, post which Quran khani (recitation) will be done and verses from the Holy Quran will be recited around 5 lakh times at Ram Ki Paidi ghat on the banks of the Saryu.

Rashtriya Muslim Manch leader Shabana Azmi said, “It is a misconception that in Ayodhya Muslims are not allowed to practise their religious rights here. The other misconception is that the RSS is against Muslims. The event is an effort to give a message to the world that Ayodhya is a place for both Hindus and Muslims. The RSS is a true friend of the Muslims. Both Hindus and Muslims share the same DNA.”

The event seeks to send out a message of peace and brotherhood and is also seen as an attempt by the RSS to break its anti-Muslim image. Even, the Uttar Pradesh's CM Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government is supporting the event. CM Yogi’s cabinet minister Laxmi Narain and RSS leader Murari Das will be the chief guests on the occasion.

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