According to Chapter 7 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba demonstrated a profound commitment to religious harmony by celebrating festivals from both faiths with equal joy. For the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, He would have a cradle tied in the assembly hall and arrange for devotional stories and songs (Katha and Kirtan). On that very same night, He would grant permission for the Muslim Sandal procession. The text explicitly states that both festivals were conducted by Him with equal joy. Similarly, He organized Gopal-Kala for Gokul Ashtami, allowed Muslims to offer Namaj during Eid, and even permitted a Tabut to be made and kept in the mosque for four days during Moharram, showing his impartial and unifying nature.
How did Sai Baba promote harmony between Hindus and Muslims through festival celebrations?
📖 Chapter 7