Eid ul-Fitr 2014

Capturing the spirit of Eid

Yet another rainy day – a repeat of yesterday – except that today was Eid ul-Fitr. None of our Muslim friends were there (and expectedly so), but in our own small way we raised an extra laugh to mark the occasion. Also, at the behest of Srichand Arora and other seniors, we clapped to ‘Eid Mubarak Ho!’ at the end of each of the three sessions of the exercises.
To our readers, we wish you every happiness, goodness and prosperity on this auspicious day. May Allah shower his blessings on you all and fill your heart and homes with love and good tidings. Above all, may peace be on you.
While we missed the special sweets and delicacies associated with the festival, Harbans Kaur more than made it up for us by treating everyone to ladles of lip-smacking halwa soon after the exercises. She was away at Pune to attend the engagement ceremony of her nephew. The halwa was to celebrate the formalization of the union and we can only bless the boy and his bride-to-be from afar as they embark on their new journey in life. We thank Harbans Kaur also for including us in her joyful times and sharing that unforgettable halwa from Pune.

Halwa to die for... from Harbans Kaur

But then, as things stand in the Club, Shekhawat is getting increasingly consumed by the idea of a ‘monsoon picnic’. Lonavala is of course, uppermost in his mind, though he isn’t quite sure whether to set out this week-end or the next. After extensive discussions, he has figured that if it has to be an overnight stay, we should fix the date for August 9. Or else, we could as well go and come back on August 2.
There is a third option yet. The Independence Day-weekend (August 15 to 17) gives us time to venture still further out -- perhaps to Matheran, even Mahabaleshwar or Panchgani and spend two nights out on the hills. This might sound too adventurous at the moment. But who knows, a majority of members might just go for it. And as always, it is the majority opinion that counts.
Jagmohan Papneja:
Sending you warm wishes on EID UL-FITR: Khushion se bhari, Phoolon se dhaki, Khusbooan me basi, Rango se saji, Taron me chhupi, Supno me dhali aur, Shabnam se dhuli... Eid Mubarak to all of you.