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In contrast to the mood in many  parts of the country getting rapacious in its mode there are some who still have regard for the sentiments and devotion of another on an occasion embedded in faith. See what it signifies.

Harmony outlast hate

This year Ashadhi Ekadashi and Bakrid are falling on the same day on June 29 all over the Maharashtra, showing example of Hindu-Muslim unity an important decision not to sacrifice goat on Eid has been taken by the Muslim community of Waluj area where Lord Vitthala Mini Pandarpur temple situated of this district.
This decision taken by the Muslim brothers is being appreciated from all levels.

As part of this, the Waluj police of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city police had called a peace committee meeting last evening at Shri Vitthal Rukmini temple in Pandharpur of Waluj area. In the meeting held on this occasion, an important decision was taken by the Muslim community not to offer Qurbani on Bakrid.
It was also decided in this meeting to perform Qurbani on the second and third day.
Lakhs of devotees visit this place on Ashadhi Ekadashi day.

On the day of Ashadhi Ekadashi, devotees from all over the district enter Pandharpur village from early morning. Interestingly, on this day, hundreds of Dindis also come to visit the temple.
However, since Bakrid is also on this day, the citizens of the local Muslim community have decided not to perform Qurbani.
This decision is being discussed throughout the district.