“45 Muslim families comprising 150 individuals embrace Sanatan Dharma in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur, citing Mughal oppression of ancestors”, Opindia, December 15, 2024:
“On 11th December, 45 families comprising 150 individuals, including women and children, embraced Hinduism through a ceremonial Ganga ritual in the district of Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. The families conducted the cremation of an elderly member according to Hindu rites and immersed the ashes in the Ganga River.
Speaking to the media, they revealed that their ancestors were originally Hindus who converted to Islam under Mughal oppression. They called their return to Hinduism a fulfilment of their ancestral legacy.
The families originally hail from Islamabad, Pakistan. They came to Delhi in 1947 following Partition. Four years ago, they decided to embrace Hinduism. However, they faced significant opposition from their community, which led to delays. The recent death of an elderly family member inspired them to proceed with the decision to embrace Hinduism, and they performed the required ceremonies at Brijghat……”
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