As soon as information about Jago Ravidas’s demise was received, his Muslim neighbors came forward. According to Hindu customs, the bier of Jago Ravidas was decorated and the last journey was taken out with musical instruments. He also declared “Ram-Naam Satya Hai”.
सलाम | बुजुर्ग हिंदू की अर्थी उठाने वाला नहीं था कोई, मुसलमान भाइयों ने राम-नाम के साथ किया अंतिम संस्कार
There was no one to carry the bier after the death of a Hindu elder in Jamua in Giridih district of Jharkhand. In such a situation, many Muslim brothers from his village came forward and raised the bier with the slogan “Ram-Naam Satya Hai” and performed the last rites of the old man with full rituals. This brotherhood initiative is being discussed a lot in the area.
Lonely Hindu family in the village
In fact, among 30 to 35 Muslim families, only one Hindu family lives in Kazimgaha village, about two kilometers away from Jamua block headquarters. 90 year old Jago Ravidas of this family died on Wednesday. His 85-year-old wife Radhiya Devi is alone at home. He has no children.
In fact, only one Hindu family lives among 30-35 Muslim families in Kazimgaha village, about two kilometers away from Jamua block headquarters. 90 year old Jago Ravidas of this family died on Wednesday. His 85-year-old wife Radhiya Devi is alone at home. He has no children.
As soon as information about Jago Ravidas’s demise was received, his Muslim neighbors came forward. According to Hindu customs, the bier of Jago Ravidas was decorated and the last journey was taken out with musical instruments. He also declared “Ram-Naam Satya Hai”. Jago Ravidas wanted his body to be buried instead of burnt. The people of the village did the same.
Abujar Nomani of the village said that Jago Ravidas was one of the oldest people of the village. We all respected him. His last rites were performed as per his wishes. Asghar Ali, Jamaluddin Khan, Enamul Haq, Zameeruddin Khan, Nazmul Haq, Nurul Siddiqui etc. were present in the last journey of Jago Ravidas.
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