Udupi: After severe opposition from the Muslim community and various associations the Management of Silas International School Hanumanthanagar in the district allowed its students to apply Mehendi on the palm during the Ramadan festival.
The administration of the school has officially sent a message to the parents saying, “Dear Parents, Keeping the religious sentiments in mind the school Management has decided to allow applying Mehendi during festivals. For all other occasions, a written consent should be sought form the principal in order to uphold the rules and regulations of the school."
The school management had restricted its students, the traditional Indian practice of applying Mehendi on the palm during the Ramadan festival. Parents of students and various Muslim Associations objected the move of the school and alleged that the school management was hurting the religious sentiments.