Shias, Sunnis stand shoulder to shoulder for joint Namaz this Eid

New Delhi: To give a boost to interfaith solidarity, Shias and Sunnis in Delhi are up to stand shoulder to shoulder for a joint Eid Prayer on Saturday. Intellectuals from both the Muslim sects have decided to do it to bridge the gaps between communities and destroy prejudices.

"It is always a great idea to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Sunni brothers during important festivals like Eid. The joint namaz will give a message to harmony and unity and its high time both these sects start intermingling and give a befitting reply to all the hate mongers," said Azhar Zaidi, a resident of Delhi Cant.

"To counter decisive forces we are organising a joint Namaz for both Shias and Sunnis at Dargah Shahe-Mardan, Jor Bagh, we have also done this in the past. We also appeal to people from all sects to rise above differences and organise unity namaz at their respective places wherever they are," said Bahadur Abbas, general secretary of Anjuman-e- Haideri.

Also, a joint Eid Namaz of both the sects will also take place at Masjid Abdul Nabi at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg at ITO, Delhi.

During the time of Ramzan, both the Shias and Sunnis have come together for a joint iftar this year. The idea is to promote brotherhood and unite the Muslim community.

"Occasions like these are a good platform to spread the message of love and brotherhood. Time has arrived for the young generation to think logically and rise above little difference if any," said Shadab Ahmed, a resident of Delhi.

The religious leaders of both sects have recently pressed for unity amongst Shias and Sunnis.