Muslim Families Work As Caretakers Of Kolkata Synagogues

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 26: Muslim caretaker Kalil Kahn who works as at the Magen David synagogue, cleans October 26, 2014 in Kolkata, India. Kalil started working at the synagogue in 1959 when he turned 18. "I really like that I clean a house of God, whatever religion it might be. Whether it's Allah, or a Hindu God, whatever the name, they're different names for the same thing. It gives me peace that I clean a holy place. Maybe outside there is trouble but here we are all part of the same family." says Sheik Osim, who also works as a caretaker for the Magen David synagogue. Generations of Muslims have been working as caretakers in the three Jewish synagogues in Kolkata. The city's Jewish population has dwindled over the years to about 24, down from 3,000 in the 1940's. There are no regular services conducted at the synagogues, but one person from the community will come to light a candle on Friday evenings, and tourists regularly stop by. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 26: Muslim caretaker Kalil Kahn who works as at the Magen David synagogue, cleans October 26, 2014 in Kolkata, India. Kalil started working at the synagogue in 1959 when he turned 18. "I really like that I clean a house of God, whatever religion it might be. Whether it's Allah, or a Hindu God, whatever the name, they're different names for the same thing. It gives me peace that I clean a holy place. Maybe outside there is trouble but here we are all part of the same family." says Sheik Osim, who also works as a caretaker for the Magen David synagogue. Generations of Muslims have been working as caretakers in the three Jewish synagogues in Kolkata. The city's Jewish population has dwindled over the years to about 24, down from 3,000 in the 1940's. There are no regular services conducted at the synagogues, but one person from the community will come to light a candle on Friday evenings, and tourists regularly stop by. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
Muslim Families Work As Caretakers Of Kolkata Synagogues
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