Pakistan Shrine Celebrates Love of Two Men
Pakistani devotees light earthen lamps at the shrine of Muslim saint Madhu Shah Lal Hussain in Lahore. (Photo: REUTERS/Mohsin Raza)
In Pakistan’s cultural capital, Lahore, there is a shrine that celebrates the love of two men.
It is where Sufi mystic Hazrat Lal Hussain lies buried next to his beloved, the Hindu male, Madhu.
Mahvish Ahmad reports from Lahore.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.