RSS arm to host Iftar party

On July 2, the Rashtriya Muslim Manch (RMM), affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will host an Iftar party for ambassadors of countries where Eid is an important festival. RMM has hosted iftar parties in the past but this one will be bigger than ever before. RMM's members will hold smaller ones across the country. "The aim is to tell the world about Indian-ness, helping people from all communities live in peace and harmony... India is a ray of hope and peace for the Muslim world," said Indresh Kumar, RSS leader and patron of the Manch, said.

"Rashtriya Muslim Manch has urged members to host small Iftar parties by inviting people from all communities and spreading the message of brotherhood," he also said.

"Charity begins at home... all should live in harmony and help make the country free of riots and the world, including India, free from violence including terrorism," he said in his appeal to Muslims.

Kumar also said he had urged the community members to plant a sapling to help curb pollution and bring home the 'holy sapling' (Tulsi) and worship it, saying it is referred to as "Rehan, also called the 'plant of heaven' in holy Quran."