Floral fan presented to President Patil ahead of 'Phool Walon ki Sair'
7 Oct 2009, 1845 Hrs

Add comment          Mail          Print          Write to Editor

New Delhi, Oct. 7 President Pratibha Dev Singh Patil was presented a floral and embellished fan by peace organization, Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan, ahead of the weeklong annual festival known of 'Phool Walon ki Sair'.

"This is a big example of Hindu-Muslim unity. It sends out a message that there is no power in the world that can divide us. All the human beings are same. My wish is that everyone's life becomes prosperous. That's why to make our life better, it is necessary to increase brotherhood, communal harmony and love. That's the message it gives," said Pratibha Dev Singh Patil, Indian President.

Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan is an organisation working for communal harmony since 1960s.

Organised for more than 40 years, 'Phool Walon ki Sair' is a symbol of solidarity between Hindus and Muslims.

During the unique festival, floral chadars (sheets) are offered at the mausoleum of Sufi Saint Khwaja Bakhtiar Kaki in Mehrauli and floral fans are offered by both Muslims and Hindus at the temple 'Yog Mayaji' in Mehrauli.

Considered as an emblem of communal harmony, the 'pankhas' of 'Phool Walon Ki Sair', are presented to the President and Vice-President besides other dignitaries.

The historical festival will be marked with qawwalis (devotional singing) and cultural programmes by various troupes coming from different states.

Last year, the festival was a sombre affair because of a blast that occurred in the area. (ANI)

Related Latest

MP Congress President loses cool, punches party worker Brit tennis star Murray hits out at critics ahead of London showdown IPL has the ability to generate international fan bases, says Hayden China has 'direct link with Kashmir', says Mirwaiz ahead of visit Security beefed up in Har Ki Pauri ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela Antony reviews security scenario ahead of 26/11 anniversary India, Nepal press ahead with Pancheswor project talks Musharraf funnelling money to aides to improve his image ahead of return: Report President nominates Dua, Ganguly to Rajya Sabha President calls for hiking gross enrolment in education

Related Latest

As far as Kashmir issue is concerned, India will not redraw borders: Singh Pakistan has not done enough on the Mumbai terror attacks: Manmohan Singh No apprehension about US viewing India differently: Manmohan Singh Winters leave Ladakh out of bound, make stocking of food material a must Eco-friendly vehicles rally held in Delhi People worship Highway Goddess for safe journey in Chennai Lucknow Zoo authorities treating tiger for cancer Hussey ready to cop criticism, but will let bat do the talking PAC supports idea of making Pak Army's financial records public Pak heading towards 'demographic disaster', warn experts

• Pakistan has not done enough on the Mumbai terror attacks: Manmohan Singh
• As far as Kashmir issue is concerned, India will not redraw borders: Singh
• No apprehension about US viewing India differently: Manmohan Singh
• Winters leave Ladakh out of bound, make stocking of food material a must
• Eco-friendly vehicles rally held in Delhi

• भारतीय क्रिकेट की मजबूत दीवार
• कंगारूओं के आगे ढेर, चीतों से कैसे मुकाबला करेंगें शेर
• Reducing greenhouse gases may not be enough to slow global warming
• बीकानेर महापौर चुनावः एक विश्लेषण
• Deepawali: The Festival Of Lights