Gonda: The Muslim Intellectual Forum, Gonda, celebrated the spirit of Diwali by distributing gifts among three young children living with their mothers inside the district jail, bringing smiles to their faces during the festival.
As part of the initiative, each child received two pairs of clothes, four different types of toys, a packet of toffees and a packet of biscuits.
The gifts were handed over in the presence of Jailor Aftab Ansari, Forum President Dr Mahmud Alam and Forum Patron Latifur Rahman. The dignitaries personally presented the gifts to the children.
Speaking on the occasion, the forum representatives said festivals convey the message of sharing happiness and including people from every section of society in celebrations.
They said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that children living in jail with their mothers did not miss out on the joy of Diwali. The effort sought to bring some happiness into their lives and make them feel included in the festive celebrations.
Through the gesture, the Muslim Intellectual Forum conveyed a message of communal harmony, compassion and mutual respect, reaffirming that the spirit of festivals goes beyond social and religious boundaries.
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