New Delhi: In India, festivals are well celebrated and they are recognised as auspicious occasions. Due to this belief, Indians are on a shopping spree during festivities. As a result, online shopping platforms provide lucrative offers to lure customers. Food delivery apps are also on the list.
But the latest happening is a heartwarming display of inclusivity. A business owner in Bengaluru ordered a special Navratri meal from Swiggy and got a surprise: a discount meant for Eid. (Also Read: Ramadan 2024: Swiggy Latest Report Reveals Trending Iftar Foods Across India)
This unexpected gesture sparked a delightful moment for one user, Udita Pal when she attempted to place an order. (Also Read: India's UPI Transactions Way More Than US Digital Payments: S Jaishankar)
What Udita Pal Shared On X?
Udita Pal took to social media platform X to share her heartening experience. She revealed how she was pleasantly surprised to find an Eid-related discount applied to her order of a Navratri Special Thali.
While Eid is a prominent Muslim festival, Navratri holds significant importance in Hindu culture.
Food knows no religion @Swiggy pic.twitter.com/q9muaGQyQX
— Udita Pal (@i_Udita) April 11, 2024
Post Is Viral On X
Sharing a screenshot of her Swiggy app, Udita Pal's post quickly gained traction, garnering nearly 14,000 views and close to 1,000 likes within hours.
Her caption, "Food knows no religion" accompanied by a heart emoticon, resonated with many users who appreciated Swiggy's inclusive approach.
People's Reactions
Take a look at how online users reacted to the post.
Capitalism
— Open Letter (@openletteryt) April 11, 2024
Divided by religion, united by discounts.
— Vishal Saroha (@PayJ_93) April 11, 2024
if this was instagram, the top comment would have been "pin karde viral hai"
— Pulkit Kochar (@kocharpulkit) April 11, 2024
Cultural Diversity in india>
— Dhimahi Jain (@Dhimahi11) April 11, 2024
Haha hope the order packed by some Peter & delivered by some paramjeet singh
— Tushar (@82tushar) April 11, 2024
That’s my India
— हिन्दुस्तानी बैटमैन (@brucekumarwayne) April 11, 2024
