Mosques, imambaras shelter 26K stranded pilgrims after stampede in Mahakumbh

A story of extraordinary kindness emerged from the Muslim community of Prayagraj who showed remarkable compassion by opening their doors to thousands of stranded Hindu pilgrims following the Kumbh Mela stampede, which claimed at least 30 lives.

This communal harmony was witnessed despite Hindu right-wing outfits including Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP)



had announced strict measures warning that “non-Sanatanis” and their business were not allowed at the Kumbh Mela, particularly referring to the Muslim community.

They had appealed to people of the Hindu community to buy things only from vendors of their community and inform authorities or the organisation if any non-Sanatani was found carrying out business.