Javed Akhtar has stated his intention to plan some events specifically for atheists and has sought other atheists for suggestions. Javed’s tweet was posted on Saturday, the day that India is commemorating Akshaya Tritiya and Eid. The Bollywood songwriter and writer has frequently declared that he is atheist.
Javed Akhtar is seeking suggestions for an atheist festival. (AFP)
On Saturday afternoon, Javed tweeted, “It’s time, in my opinion, for us atheists to make the decision to celebrate at least two festivals each year while also inviting all believers to join us in our joy. What plans do my fellow atheists have for our festivals?” One of the first to respond to her was Raghu Ram of the Roadies fame, who said, “What a wonderful concept! a day of peace that incorporates all the big holidays without the hassles. A celebration of lights with gifts, hugs, and vegetarian biryani. Maybe everyone should dress nicely and plant a tree.”
They are called Saturday and Sunday, a user said. One more said, “I suggest holding a food festival. Javed Sahab, that is ultimately what I seek out at every festival. Atheists should fervently appreciate the Constitution because it gives us the freedom to reject religion.” Is.
Another of them added, “There are already several secular holidays, like as harvest celebrations (Bihu, Baisakhi, Onam etc)..
Independence Day and Ambedkar Jayanti aren’t particularly related to atheists because atheism is a belief system, not an emotional ideology. I think that’s okay.”
In a tweet from 2020, Javed Akhtar remarked, “I am an equal opportunity atheist who is against all types of belief.” He has previously declared himself to be an atheist. Another tweet he sent in 2013 read, “For an atheist, all religions are the same. He disapproves of religion as a whole as an institution.”
Javed also tweeted in 2019 that he, “I am an atheist and I say it publicly. I want people to be reasonable and rational, there are some who want the opposite.”