The Friendship That Became a Prayer
The Friendship That Became a Prayer It all begins as below. In a quiet village lived two boys—Aarav, a Hindu, and Ibrahim, a Muslim. Their friendship began in childhood, when they studied together at the same small school under the shade of a giant peepal tree. From sharing their tiffin boxes to walking home side by side, their bond grew stronger with each passing year. Aarav loved the colorful lamps of Diwali, while Ibrahim cherished the peaceful nights of Ramadan. Yet, neither saw festivals as belonging to only one faith. For them, every celebration was simply another chance to share joy. On Diwali evenings, Ibrahim would rush to Aarav’s house. He carefully placed diyas along the courtyard walls, ensuring each one glowed brightly. Once, Aarav’s father asked, “Ibrahim, do you not feel odd lighting diyas of another faith?...