Eid-ul-Fitr 2015

Eid festivity at the Garden, courtesy Mallika Kagzi (in pink)

Trust Mallika Kagzi not to remember us on this auspicious day. Even Nahid Khan gave the Garden a go by today. Mallika was the only one to visit us this morning and usher in the festive spirit with a generous round of sheer-korma and seviyan -- the traditional delicacies of Eid.
The celebration was perfectly timed. We had just wrapped up our exercises when out of the blue Mallika came in with her little grand-daughter, lugging along a bulky bag into the Garden.
No one expected this and for all those who had been missing her morning treats for a month (because of Ramzaan), the sheer-korma and seviyan were absolutely god sent.
“This only shows what a good lady she is,” remarked Siba Prasad Maitra, marveling at the lady who had sacrificed her sleep and stayed awake all night to prepare the delicacies for members of the Club.

Section of the guests 

Portrait of contentment

“And then, to take time out and be personally present for us in the Garden isn’t easy,” he added. “Who’d do so much for anybody else these days?”
True, words of gratitude are inadequate for Mallika Kagzi. We can only join her well wishers and pray that she and her family are blessed by divine grace on this auspicious occasion. Our greetings also go to our other Muslim sisters and brothers, wishing them all happiness, peace and prosperity. May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive transgressions and bless you with sehat, rahat, izzat, barkat, daulat, salamti, hayati, kamyabi and plenty of khushiyan. EID MUBARAK to all!

Siba Prasad Maitra:
Eid Mubarak to all Big Laaf members. Thanks Mallika-ji, for celebrating EID with us in the morning.
Bihari Milwani:
Now I understand why Ramzaan is called 'holy month'. We do our exercises religiously.