Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 -- A Friday sermon at the Palayam Juma Masjid has sparked widespread appreciation after Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi urged the Muslim community to extend warm hospitality to Hindu devotees arriving in the State capital for the Attukal Pongala on March 3.

"As the Attukal Pongala approaches, we must ensure better facilities for Hindu devotees during Juma prayers. Every year we remind ourselves that when our sisters come here in city for Pongala, they arrive as guests, and as hosts, it is our duty to provide them every comfort," said Maulavi.

Calling Attukal Pongala, often referred to as the "women's Sabarimala", a moment of collective cultural expression, the Imam said that Muslims in Ramzan must welcome Hindu devot...