At this year’s International Yoga Day celebrations here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas. “More than 1,000 Muslims had contacted us about participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations, but at least 300 have confirmed their participation. “I will be participating in the third International Yoga Day celebrations and performing various yoga asanas (postures),” he said. Singh said a request seeking a separate area for the Muslims participants will be made to the organisers. Directions have already been issued to hold a 28-day workshop for the participants prior to the International Yoga Day.

Source: Hindustan Times June 11, 2017 11:31 UTC