Indian Islamic schools offer lesson in harmony

inter faith peace and harmony promoted by indian islamic schools

“I can’t help but be amazed at the way some of these religious schools are working toward communal harmony,” he said.

Officials from other states – including Maharashtra and Rajasthan – have come to West Bengal to see the impact of the changes for themselves, said education minister Biswas.

“The perception of the respective communities about different culture and religion has helped residents of West Bengal to bridge the gulf of mistrust and come together,” said sociologist Pramanik. “This has been a significant development in madrasas for the entire world to see.”

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