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Muslim Actor Defends Celebrating Hindu Festival
16 Aug
Summary
- Actor Faria Abdullah faced trolling for Bonalu festival participation.
- She explained her inclusive spiritual views rooted in upbringing.
- Faria advocates for love and unity against online hate.
Actress Faria Abdullah recently responded emotionally to backlash received for her participation in Hyderabad's Bonalu festival. Videos of her celebrating the Hindu festival on August 10 at the Sri Mahankaleshwara Ammavari Temple in Miralam Mandi, dressed traditionally and carrying a 'Bonam,' went viral. While many praised her embrace of Telangana culture, some criticized her actions due to her Muslim faith.
Abdullah explained on Instagram that her inclusive worldview stems from her upbringing. She noted her father converted to Islam, having embraced the religion due to its perceived goodness. She questioned why celebrating another community's traditions should be seen as a rejection of one's own faith. Abdullah expressed a personal philosophy of seeing life and divinity in everything, including nature.
She stated her prayers are for love, unity, and peace, calling her choice to respond with love to hatred a personal revolution. Abdullah recalled her mother defining 'Allah' as 'light' encompassing all existence. The actor received significant support from fans and social media users following her statement.
