In India it is believed that Laila Majnu find refuge in a village in Rajasthan before breathing their last. That's what the The 'graves' of Laila and Majnu in Bijnore village of Rajasthan people of Bijnore village near Anupgarh in Sriganganagardistrict, have long believed. According to rural legend here, Laila and Majnu were from Sindh and escaped to these parts and died here. Hundreds of newlyweds and lovers form India and Pakistan despite there being no facilities for an overnight stay attend the two day fair in June.[ Laila-Majnu tomb now lies in Al-Hofuf a city in modern Saudi Arabia.]
Another slight differentiation in version includes: Laila and Majnu met in school. Majnu fell in love with Laila and was captivated by her. The school master would beat Majnu for paying attention to Laila instead of his school work. But some sort of magic happened. Majnu was beaten but Laila would bleed for his wounds. Word reached their households and their families feuded. Separated at childhood, Laila and Majnu met again in their youth. Laila's brother, Tazreb, would not let Laila shame the family name by marrying Majnu. Tazreb and Majnu quarreled and stricken with madness over Laila, Majnu murdered Tazreb. Word reached the village and Majnu was arrested. He was sentenced to be stoned to death by the villagers. Laila could not bear it and agreed to marry another man if Majnu would be kept safe from harm in exile. Laila got married but her heart longed for Majnu. Hearing this, Laila's husband rode with his men to the desert towards Majnu. He challenged Majnu to the death. It is said that the instant Laila's husband's sword pierced Majnu's heart, Laila collapsed in her home. Laila and Majnu were said to be burried next to each other as her husband and their fathers prayed to their afterlife. Myth has it, Laila and Majnu met again in heaven, where they loved forever
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