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Nazeer Banarsi - Muslims of India!
Nazeer Banarasi: Muslim Urdu Poet From The 20th Century Who Celebrated Indian Festivals Like Holi
By Saquib Salim, New Age Islam
8 March 2023
Festivals in India weren't events of a religious nature, but rather cultural celebrations.
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The divisive discourse concerning religious festivals was introduced by the colonial rulers, which has now become institutionalised with time. Today, in India, if a Muslim celebrates Holi or Diwali, he may be excommunicated by members of his community.
The same holds true for a Hindu who chooses to celebrate Muslim festivals. In fact, the issue of festivals and celebrating them has also led to communal riots in the country.
We were not always like this. On the occasion of Holi, I will argue that until a few decades ago, Muslims considered it an Indian festival rather than a Hindu one, using poems by Nazeer Banarasi.
On Holi here is a look at how Urdu poet Nazeer Banarasi wove the festival of colours into his verses
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