Festive Time

Yusuf Rassiwala reminds members of the AGM tomorrow

The sun broke through the clouds, bringing to an end a protracted spell of dark mornings with heavy rainfall through the week (see previous post). We cheerfully trooped out to reclaim our spot in the Garden, registering an attendance of close to 30 during the exercises.
The extraordinary turnout captured the spirit of the festive season, the nine-day Navratri celebrations having just taken off last night. It was also Rosh Hashanah yesterday for the Jewish community. And today was the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Not one to miss an occasion, Banoo Apa added to the festive cheer by treating us all

Bereaved: Razia Khan

to hot tea and biscuits. Few are aware of the kind of damage the rains had caused to her home and yet, she was all smiles and composed – this, knowing well that there is every possibility of the rains returning any time. Nobody, not even the weatherman, can be sure that the worst is over.
Meanwhile, Yusuf Rassiwala and Shekhawat reminded everybody about the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) tomorrow and insisted that all members be present in the China Hut by 8:15 a.m. after the exercises. In the absence of a quorum, the meeting would be delayed till 8:30 a.m. at the most.
Arun Patil informed that Razia Khan, a member of the managing committee, would not be able to attend the AGM as she is away at Malegaon for the last rites of her mother. She breathed her last earlier this week. Our condolences go to Razia and her family in their hour of bereavement.

Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
The magnanimity of Banoo Apa has to be seen to be believed. She did not bother about her own difficulties, but shared her happiness with all and derived more pleasure by making the club members happy. Good luck to her and her family.

Kiran Prakash:
Razia-ji, please accept our condolences on the demise of your mother. May her soul rest in peace. I also pray to God that He gives you the strength to bear this biggest loss of life.