Lucknow: A Muslim by birth and an admirer of Lord Hanuman by choice. He celebrates Eid and observes Ramzan. He also visits Hanuman temple and organizes bhandara on Bada Mangal, a festival that embodies Avadh's Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, with equal fervour.Meet Syed Kaiser Raza, a government worker in Lucknow. "Lord Hanuman does not belong only to the Hindus. I believe he (Hanuman) is strongest of all Hindu gods. Whenever I am tense, I visit the Hanuman temple. I believe that Hazrat Ali and Hanuman Bali are alike, both are powerful in their own ways," said Raza.Born in a middle class Muslim family, Raza felt drawn towards Lord Hanuman at a young age. Today, he is sending out a strong message of religious harmony by organising a bhandhara, the main attraction of Bada Mangal. "When I was a kid, I visited a 'pyau' (water kiosk) at IT crossing on Bada Mangal. There was a bhandara too and I used to eat the prasad. I've grown up with Hindus," Raza said.Bada Mangal is celebrated on all Tuesdays in the Hindu month of Jyestha and Raza organized a bhandara on the second Tuesday (on May 31). "No religion preaches hostility towards others. My message of Oneness of God is for those who divide people in the name of religion," he said.Raza is fascinated with Hanuman's strength. "He is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and stands for strength, devotion, and perseverance," said Raza. "My friends, both Hindu and Muslim, respect my sentiments," he added.Raza offers 'namaaz' regularly. "My excitement isn't confined to Eid or Ramzan. It extends to Diwali and Holi as well. If we celebrate Hindu festivals, they will also come forward and celebrate our festivals,'' he said.