Chapter 7 illustrates Sai Baba's impartial encouragement of festivals for both communities. For Hindus, during Ram Navami, he would have a cradle tied in the assembly hall and arrange for Katha and Kirtan (devotional stories and songs). The chapter also mentions he had a fondness for organizing wrestling matches for this festival. For Gokul Ashtami, he would have Gopal-Kala prepared. Simultaneously, he showed equal support for Muslim celebrations. Chapter 7 recounts that he gave permission for the Sandal procession on the same day as Ram Navami, allowed Namaj (prayers) during Eid, and once permitted Muslims to construct a Tabut for Moharram and keep it in the mosque for four days, treating both traditions with equal joy.
How did Sai Baba facilitate the celebration of major festivals for both Hindus and Muslims in Shirdi?
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