Ramzan Mubarak Aaya

Ramzan Mubarak Aaya, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Ramzan Mubarak Aaya ..this is the words the Awakeners yell out in the wee hours of the morning , to wake you you up on time for the Roza or fast during the Holy month of Ramzan..And this is almost sung out on the Dhapli by the Awakener , the Awakner is a contingent part of the ambiance of Ramzan..

He comes on Thursdays to collect baksheesh for the social service he does , and Ramazan is the a moment of Truth and self introspection , a moment for piety a moment to seek forgiveness a moment to cange from a Muslim into a good human being..changing into a good human being is the paramount principle of Islam..unfragmented Islam that encapsulates all those who love Allah His Holy Messenger His Holy Book and his Ahle Bayt..

This is the first picture of my new set at Flickr that will turn into a story board of Peace and Brotherhood..

I am a diabetic so is my wife but we have not missed a Roza though my wife begins her rozas much before the advent of Ramzan..

As a diabetic I found my sugar levels go up during Ramzan because of change of dietary timings..my insulin intake timings also change , but I am also being treated through Auyrveda..

Ramzan is a month closest to every Muslim heart a month that emanates a global fragrance of amity and serene spirituality.

Ramzan is recollecting your childhood , your first roza, your coming of Age..Ramzan is remembering your forefathers their heritage , your parents your family and your neighbors and friends.

Ramzan I am in tears now is about your Hindu neighbor keeping a token fast as tribute to your love and as tribute to the most important element that binds our life India ..our motherland.

This one single element of humanity beyond religiosity ..and it is this Holy month that we celebrate in earnest and in our area at Bandra Bazar Road the mutual coexistence of Lord Ganesha and his Feast will begin..no barriers no fences..

This is the time Politicians will appease the Muslims with Iftar parties at the drop of a hat

I also wish all my Parsi friends on this auspicious day as they celebrate Parsi New Year or Navroz..

And more important than my picture shot at Behrampada is the silhouette of a human loving humanity..