Bhopal, Nov. 1 -- BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma on Sunday claimed that the moon belongs to Sanatan Dharma and that Muslims celebrate Eid by observing this 'Sanatan' moon.

Speaking to ANI, BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma said, "Tell me, on whose head does the moon reside? If you revere the moon, then worship it-put up an image of Lord Shankar and worship it to your heart's content. The moon is situated on the forehead of Lord Shankar; therefore, it is a 'Sanatan' moon, isn't it? Since you celebrate Eid by looking at this 'Sanatan' moon, I say: go ahead and celebrate Eid, but look at the 'Sanatan' moon and sing the praises of Sanatan Dharma."

He further added, "If you do not acknowledge Lord Shankar-and what if He were to retreat into a cave?-the moo...