Muslim Inmate Fahim Observes Navratri Fast in Sultanpur Jail, Wears Yellow, Performs Puja
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Muslim Inmate Fahim Observes Navratri Fast in Sultanpur Jail, Fosters Harmony
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News18•19-03-2026, 18:20
Muslim Inmate Fahim Observes Navratri Fast in Sultanpur Jail, Fosters Harmony
•Fahim, a Muslim inmate in Sultanpur Jail, is observing the Navratri fast, wearing yellow clothes, and performing puja with tilak, showcasing communal harmony.
•Incarcerated since March 20, 2024, Fahim's devout observance in Barrack No. 04 has been praised by other inmates and jail staff.
•A total of 252 inmates, including 14 women, are fasting for Navratri, with Fahim being the only Muslim male observing the fast.
•The jail administration provides special 'falahar' (fruit diet) to fasting inmates, including boiled potatoes, milk, bananas, and sugar, as per the jail manual.
•Sultanpur Jail focuses on reform, offering sewing and embroidery training for female inmates and developing a digital library for mental development.
