"One Invitation, Two Weddings: A Tale of Brotherhood Across Faiths|| Together as One: A Wedding That Celebrated More Than Just Marriage||
A Hindu and Muslim friend printed the same wedding card for their daughters and Reception was planned. Forty-Year Old Friendship Sets an Example in Kota
In a heartwarming display of unity, two families in Kota, Rajasthan—one Hindu and one Muslim—have set a unique example of communal harmony and brotherhood. Friends for over forty years, Abdul Rauf Ansari and Vishwajit Chakraborty celebrated the weddings of their children together, using a single wedding card and organizing a joint reception.
Joint Wedding Celebration
The friendship between Abdul Rauf Ansari and Vishwajit Chakraborty reached a new milestone with the weddings of their children—Yunus Parvez (son of Ansari) and Saurabh (son of Chakraborty). A single wedding invitation was printed bearing the names: "Yunus Weds Farheen" and "Saurabh Weds Shrestha." This symbolic gesture became a talking point on social media and in local communities.
Living as One Family
Residents of Janakpuri Colony near Kota Junction, the two families have celebrated every festival—be it Eid or Diwali—together for decades. Their bond is so strong that even their relatives recognize one another as part of the same family.
Celebrations Across Days
On April 17, Saurabh was seen joyfully dancing at Yunus’s wedding. The next day, Yunus returned the gesture at Saurabh’s wedding procession. On April 19, both families jointly welcomed guests at a unified reception, where love and unity were on full display.
One Invitation Card, Two Event
Vishwajit Chakraborty shared, “We printed only one card because there is no difference between our children. We are not two families—we are one.” Abdul Rauf Ansari added, “Without hesitation, we printed a single card. Our happiness only multiplied.”
The wedding card printer was so impressed by this act that he kept a few copies as a record, stating it was the first time he had printed a card like this.
Words from the Next Generation
Yunus Parvez expressed gratitude by saying, “The name of my elder uncle Vishwajit was on our wedding cards. Everyone knows that he is like a father to me.”
Saurabh echoed the same spirit: “We’ve been together since childhood. Yunus and I are not just friends—we’re like brothers. Even when we studied together in Jaipur, we lived like family.”
A Bond Beyond Religion
According to Abdul Rauf and Vishwajit, their families are united not just by friendship but by brotherhood. “We built our homes nearby, work together, and our children live like siblings,” says Chakraborty.
“Religion and caste have never been a barrier,” adds Yunus. “We’ve always lived with love.”
Community Support and Recognition
Retired Additional SP Jaswant Singh Rathod, a friend of both families, remarked, “This is a beautiful example of the Ganga-Jamuna culture of India. During communal tensions, such acts of unity send a powerful message.”
Saurabh’s maternal uncle, Kamalkant Chakraborty, 75, traveled from Kolkata to attend the weddings. “I’ve never seen such deep friendship and love. It’s extraordinary,” he said.
A Message to Society
When asked about the impact of communal tensions in the country, Abdul Rauf replied, “It doesn’t affect us. We live as one family. Everyone should live like this—with love and unity.”
As India often finds itself divided by lines of religion and caste, the friendship of Abdul Rauf Ansari and Vishwajit Chakraborty offers a shining example of harmony and humanity.
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