Meet Neha Bharti Hosting Iftar at Delhi’s Jama Masjid – Her Story Will Touch Your Heart!

Neha Bharti / Image Source BBC URDU

In an inspiring display of communal harmony, Neha Bharti, a Hindu woman from Old Delhi, has been organizing iftar for fasting Muslims at the historic Jama Masjid during Ramadan. Her selfless efforts have gained widespread appreciation, highlighting the spirit of unity beyond religious boundaries.

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Neha Bharti / Image Source BBC URDU

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Breaking Barriers Through Kindness

Every evening before sunset, the grand courtyard of Jama Masjid fills with people preparing to break their fast. Amid the crowd, Neha Bharti, a 27-year-old Hindu woman, can be seen distributing food with dedication and warmth. For the past three years, she has been arranging iftar meals for those fasting during Ramadan.

Neha, who resides in the Chawri Bazaar area of Old Delhi, says her initiative is not about charity but about spreading love and togetherness. Speaking to BBC Urdu, which first reported her story, she said, “I have always believed that Hindus and Muslims are not separate. We are all one.”

Inspired by Family Values

Neha credits her parents for instilling in her the values of communal harmony and kindness. She recalls that growing up, she witnessed her family helping people regardless of their religion.

“When I saw rising divisions in society, I felt the need to do something positive,” she told BBC Urdu. “My parents supported me and encouraged me to organize iftar for those fasting.”

Initially, Neha arranged iftar on four Fridays during Ramadan. But as word spread, more people joined her cause, and she expanded her efforts to provide food throughout the holy month.

Neha Bharti / Image Source BBC URDU

Community Support and Acceptance

What started as a solo effort soon became a community-driven initiative. Neha first used her personal savings to buy food. As the number of people she served grew, she sought support from friends and well-wishers through social media.

To her delight, people of all religions, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, came forward to help. “I feel happy to see so many people uniting for a good cause. This is the real India,” she said.

Neha and her team of volunteers prepare and distribute meals, including dates, fritters, fruits, and sherbet, at Jama Masjid every evening before the call to prayer. The response from the Muslim community has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Here, no one ever tells me, ‘You are Hindu, don’t distribute food.’ Instead, they welcome me with open hearts,” Neha shared.

A Message of Love Over Hate

As communal tensions occasionally make headlines in India, Neha’s story stands out as a powerful example of interfaith harmony. She believes that kindness and compassion should always triumph over hate.

“When I saw hatred increasing, I realized that love needed to grow stronger,” she told BBC Urdu. “If you are a true Indian, you should live in peace and unity.”

When asked how long she plans to continue, Neha said, “As long as I can, I will keep doing this. It brings me immense happiness.”

Neha’s initiative is more than just an iftar meal—it is a reminder that humanity comes first. As she puts it, “This isn’t just food; I am sharing love. No matter how much hatred spreads, in the end, only love will survive.”