When Shrouds Sell More Than New Clothes….
Kuch Pathro Me Phul Khil Jate Hai Kuch Anjane Bhi Apne Ban Jate Hai Kuch Lasho Ko Kafan Nasib Nahi Hota To Kuch Lasho Par Tajmahal Ban Jate Hain. -Bindu Mahajan The holy month of Ramadan is nearing its end, marking the onset of the festivities for Eid-ul-Fitr. This auspicious occasion is said to begin with the sighting of the new moon, marking the end of Ramadan and beginning of the Shawal month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims all around the world are known to fast from dawn to dusk during the entire month of Ramadan. Muslims believe that exempting from permissible food and drink for an entire month helps or rather trains them to stay away from all that is prohibited in the boundaries of Islam. As such, Eid-ul-fitr is a big and joyous celebration for Muslims – festivities include prayers in congregation, hearty feasts, exchanging of gifts and goodwill. Markets become crowded with people buying new clothes and gifts for family and friends; new varieties food items especially