Muslim group manages Durga Puja committee in Bihar
The Kirodimal Gajanand Durga Puja Committee in Bihar's Begusarai which manages the festival, including conducting rituals, prayers and handling the devotees, has a majority of Muslim members. Of the 24 members in the committee, 17 are Muslims and the rest are Hindus. Further, the Muslims in the locality have decided not to take out Muharram processions during the festival celebrations.