In solidarity with Muslims: Adnan Siddiqui will not attend US event hosting Indian artistes

Recalling suspended BJP leader's ridicule of the Prophet, actor has announced he will miss out on upcoming APPNA gala

Actor Adnan Siddiqui has announced he will not be attending an event conducted by the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) -- an American non-profit organisation headquartered in Westmont, Illinois, United States -- due to its decision to host Indian artistes.

Following the hate-fuelled, sacrilegious comments made by the now suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, Siddiqui has said that while he holds no resentment towards artistes, his "conscience" does not allow him to be a part of something that's also entertaining people from the neighbouring country, which allowed the humiliation of the revered Prophet (PBUH).

"In solidarity with countless Muslims around the world, I won’t be attending APPNA event in US where some Indian artists are invited too," Siddiqui announced on Twitter earlier today. "Nothing against the artistes but my conscience does not allow me to overlook the humiliation of revered Prophet (PBUH) by Indian leaders," he added.

In solidarity with countless Muslims around the world, I won’t be attending APPNA event in US where some Indian artists are invited too. Nothing against the artistes but my conscience doesn’t allow me to overlook the humiliation of revered Prophet (PBUH) by Indian leaders. pic.twitter.com/f2FpORcSdH

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) June 19, 2022

While it is not clear which event Siddiqui is referring to, the APPNA is set to host its summer convention at the Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, between July 13 to July 17, as per announcements made on its Facebook page. The event is set to host a live concert by Ali Zafar on July 15, Friday, and another by Indian playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan on July 16, Saturday.

It has also announced a cultural night that will witness performances by Farhan Saeed and Quratulain Baloch on July 14, Thursday, among other festivities during its five-day run. The artistes have not yet shared the announcements on their own social media handles.

The APPNA is the largest medical organization of expatriate Pakistanis in the US. Set up by Dr Zaheer Ahmed, a Pakistani gastroenterologist based in Michigan, the organisation aims at providing a platform for social gatherings and a vehicle for educational and humanitarian projects in Pakistan.

It is pertinent to mention here that Siddiqui has previously worked opposite the late Sridevi in MOM -- a Bollywood production -- and has also worked with the late Irrfan Khan in A Mighty Heart -- a Hollywood film starring Angelina Jolie.

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