Members of Sindhi community serve Iftar at Wallajah Big Mosque

Continuing a four-decade-long tradition, members of the Sindhi community from the Sufidar Temple in Chennai served Iftar, the fast-breaking meal, to persons at the historic Wallajah Big Mosque during the month of Ramadan.

According to the Prince of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, for the past 40 years, more than 100 members of the Sindhi community from the Sufidar Temple have upheld this tradition. On all 30 days of Ramadan every year, they voluntarily organise and personally serve Iftar to nearly 1,000 persons each evening at the mosque. The members come forward to prepare and serve the meals, “embodying the true spirit of service, generosity and shared humanity”.

The mosque, which was built by Nawab of the Carnatic, Muhammad Ali Wallajah, ancestor of the Prince of Arcot, has stood as a symbol of heritage, faith and cultural harmony, for more than 200 years.

In a message, he said that in a world often marked by division, this enduring tradition stands as a shining example of communal harmony between Hindus and Muslims. It is a living reminder that unity is not merely spoken about, but practised through compassion, respect and collective goodwill. This cherished four-decade legacy is not just an act of charity; it is a celebration of India’s pluralistic spirit, he added.