Nagina Masjid imam in Karanja Lad greets Durga immersion workers
Muslim residents of Washim district honoured Durga immersion mandal workers with bouquets, showing neighbours of different faiths sharing a festival.
The imam of Nagina Masjid in Karanja Lad, Washim district, Maharashtra, welcomed office-bearers and workers of Durga immersion mandals with bouquets as their procession passed the mosque. Peace committee member Zahir, former deputy municipal council president Bismillah Khan, known as Bisu Pehelwan, and social activist Azhar Ahmed joined him, along with local corporators. They spoke warmly with workers from several mandals. Residents said the country is strongest when people of every faith join each other’s festivals.
- Where
- Near Nagina Masjid, Karanja Lad, Washim district, Maharashtra
- When
- Durga immersion procession; reported 24 October 2026
- Who
- Imam of Nagina Masjid, Zahir, Bismillah Khan (Bisu Pehelwan), Azhar Ahmed and local residents
- Source
- Awaz The Voice Marathi
