In a heartwarming gesture, 27-year-old Nasim Malita, a Muslim youth observing ‘roza’ (fast) during Ramadan, donated blood to save the life of Sangeeta Ghosh, a Hindu woman battling kidney disease in Nadia district, West Bengal.

Sangeeta, a resident of Majdia, has been grappling with kidney-related ailments since 2017-18, requiring frequent blood transfusions. On Sunday, she urgently needed a transfusion. The Emergency Blood Service (EBS) – a voluntary group aiding patients in need – reached out to Nasim, who hails from Palashi, Murshidabad, and currently stays in Kalyani for his studies.

Without hesitation, Nasim immediately proceeded to the private medical facility in Kalyani, prioritizing humanitarian duty over religious identity. He donated blood while fasting, without asking about Sangeeta’s background.

Established in 2016 with just five members, EBS now boasts over 15,000 active donors. Subir Sen, the secretary of EBS, stated, “We began this organisation to eliminate brokers and middlemen in blood donation. Today, we inspire others to host affordable blood donation camps.”

Interestingly, Sanju Ghosh, Sangeeta’s son, is also an active donor with EBS. He regularly donates blood, just like Nasim, without ever considering the recipient’s faith or background. Sanju expressed deep gratitude to Nasim for his swift, selfless act.

This story is a powerful reminder of how compassion and kindness surpass religious divisions, especially in today’s world.