Mass marriage in Moradabad puts forward a picture of religious harmony

Oct 25, 2021

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), October 25th (ANI): - Mass marriages are getting immense popularity these days. In the state of Uttar Pradesh around 59 couples belonging to Hindu and Muslim communities exchanged wedding vows in the presence of their relatives and friends. The ceremonies were conducted by priests and religious leaders in accordance with their respective religions. These events not only help establish a bond of communal harmony among the two communities but also facilitate impoverished sections of the society to celebrate their marriages in a grand manner. An initiative undertaken by the state government is garnering praise among different communities in Uttar Pradesh. The state government has also increased the fund spent on these ceremonies, this year each bride received Rs.35000 along with household stuff worth Rs.10, 000 like kitchen utensils, clothes and more. Around 14 couples from Muslim community and 45 couples from Hindu community got hitched amidst ritualistic hymns and prayers said by the religious leaders and priests present at the occassion.