Dr. Shriram Nene, an Indian-American cardiovascular surgeon and the husband of the actress Madhuri Dixit, recently posted a tweet that attracted a lot of trolling.
In honour of the Christian holiday honouring Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death at Calvary, he wished his followers a “Happy Good Friday.”
The greeting may have been well-intended, but many who appreciate the solemnity of the event reacted negatively to it.
Many others pointed out on Twitter that Good Friday is a day of sadness, not rejoicing, to correct Nene. Others even advised him to become knowledgeable about cultural sensitivity before publishing such messages.
Happy and Good Friday to all who celebrate!
— Dr. Shriram Nene (@DoctorNene) April 7, 2023
Who celebrates good Friday sir?? It's the day of prayers and mourning. Not celebration. Some brush up on General Awareness might be of a help before you tweet something like this!
— Nikhil Agwan😎 (@nikhilagwan) April 7, 2023
Sadly mny ppl dn't understand the real meaning of Gud Friday & observe it as sadness and mourning.
Be of good cheer Christ died for us & redeemed us frm clutches of sin & hell.
Celebrate the death, burial & resurrection of Christ. He is no longer in the grave.
Happy Gud Friday— The Worshiper (@TheWorshiper9) April 7, 2023
It’s normal to want to convey happiness and goodwill, but it’s important to be aware of the situation when doing so. Good Friday is not a holiday, but a day for Christians to ponder their mortality and faith.
It can sound insensitive and disrespectful to individuals who mark the holiday to refer to it as a “pleasant” occasion.
Shriram Nene, unfortunately, is not the only individual to mistake in this way. Mahesh Sharma, the then-Union Minister of Culture, made a similar statement in 2016, but it was mocked and derided.
It appears that many individuals are still unaware of the genuine significance of Good Friday.
Good Friday is a day of mourning the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ. It is a solemn occasion not a celebration. There is nothing happy about it.
— Mita C (@Fragrance2017) April 7, 2023
Are you serious Doc. Nene??
Good Friday is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified. How come this day is CELEBRATED??
Have some sense before tweeting any random things— Nikhil Mehta ॐ🌝🌚 (@nicksdmehta) April 7, 2023
Shriram Nene ought to take this error as a lesson and use it as a chance to learn more about the cultural significance of holidays he is unfamiliar with. It has a significant impact when we are aware of the language we use and how it may affect others.
