Hindu, Muslim kite-makers in Ahmedabad convey communal amity

Located in the western part of the nation, Gujarat state has seen many different civilisations come and go and enrich the region's cultural heritage, which is a harmonious mix of Hindu traditions and Muslim customs. Hindu and Muslim kite-makers in Ahmedabad's famous Jamalpur Kite market are busy carrying forward this tradition of amity and brotherhood in their own special way. All of them are busy in preparations for the Hindu festival of Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, which falls on 14th January and is marked by a kite festival.