Muslim Cleric Backs Navratri Meat Shop Closure, Lauds Saugat-e-Modi Outreach
In a gesture of interfaith solidarity, Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain, a Muslim cleric from Aligarh, has endorsed the closure of meat shops during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri festival, a move that has garnered attention on March 26, 2025. While advocating for respect toward Hindu traditions, Husain also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative for its outreach to underprivileged Muslim families during Ramzan, highlighting a rare moment of communal harmony amidst ongoing debates over religious practices in India.
