Compiled From Wilson, Wilkins, Crooke, Sell, Hughes And Other Writers.

The three essays in this volume give a graphic account of Indian Muslim festivals in the nineteeth century, as observed by the participants themselves. The majority of these participants were Hindus who added their own practices to these supposedly Islamic events. The French Indologist de Tassy adds his own pungent comments to those of his sources, thus providing in this volume a fascinating interplay of cultural perspectives. This is the first translation into English of this classic nineteenth-century French work.

INDIA IS a land of many religions. She is home to numerous communities presenting a good example of unity in diversity. Her festivals and customs give profound expression to the underlying social unity and mutual goodwill. Books on this subject have been brought out by this Department earlier also. This book on the festivals and customs of Indian Muslims is part of the same series.