Palayam Imam’s call to open mosques, homes to Pongala devotees goes viral

Key Highlights

• Suhaib Maulavi during his sermon became viral.
• The Imam urged people of Muslim faith to become exemplary hosts to women and children reaching the State capital for the renowned Attukal Pongala festival in a few days from now.
• The Attukal Pongala, also known as women’s Sabarimala, will be held on March 3.
• The annual event sees lakhs of women reach the city to offer prayers prepare the Pongala offering for the Attukal Devi.
• In the sermon, the Imam mentioned though that Muslims did not observe in the Pongala rituals and traditions, they could welcome those reaching the city to attend the festival.