Muslim community sets up a community kitchen for Amarnath pilgrims

Jammu (JandK), July 29 (ANI): 'Mazhab nahi sikhata aapas mein bair rakhna, Hindi hain Hum, Watan Hindostan Hamara' meaning Religion doesn't teach us to keep ill-will among ourselves, We are of Hind, our homeland is Hindustan.These lines resounded high in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, when the Muslim community organised a lanagar service or community kitchen for the Amarnath Pilgrims in Jammu.Braving the weather conditions, they first welcomed their Hindu brethren by putting garlands around their neck and then served Kheer, a rice pudding to them.Following the concept of "Atithi Devo Bhavah", which means Guest is God, many Muslims across Jammu and Kashmir, have been organizing such langar service for the last many years, spreading the message of unity and brotherhood. In such community kitchens, it's not just food that is served to the pilgrims but also love and compassion, which they will relish for their entire life. Pilgrimage to Amarnath cave is an annual practice and usually take