Hindu Students Form Human Chain to Protect Muslim Prayers at Lucknow University During Ramadan

At University of Lucknow in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, an unusual and widely praised scene unfolded during the holy month of Ramadan. While Muslim students offered prayers, Hindu students formed a human chain around them to ensure their safety. But what led to this show of solidarity?

According to a report by Al Jazeera, the university administration locked and closed the 200-year-old Lal Baradari Mosque complex located on campus. Authorities claimed that the mosque building had become structurally unsafe and posed a serious risk of accidents at any time.

University officials stated that the structure was in a highly vulnerable condition and that access had been restricted purely for safety reasons. They also announced plans to preserve the building as a heritage site and said the administration was in contact with the Archaeological Survey of India regarding its conservation.

However, students alleged that the decision effectively targeted Muslim students during Ramadan. They claimed that the closure created obstacles for offering prayers at the mosque during the sacred month, sparking protests on campus.

In response, Hindu students stood in solidarity with their Muslim peers, forming a human chain so they could pray and break their fast peacefully. Images and videos of the gesture quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread praise from netizens who described it as a powerful example of communal harmony amid rising religious tensions in parts of India.

The incident has since ignited broader discussions about religious freedom, campus policies, and interfaith unity in the country.