The Load

The Load

A leaking tap. And a fish tank. So we’d collect the water in a large mug and empty it into the tank. And once I was given the job. Little did I know that I’d walk the Pool e Sirat just trying to get such a simple task done. It really was nothing more than...
The Who, What, How and Why of Azadari

The Who, What, How and Why of Azadari

Who Is It For?: One of the amazing things about the month of Muharram is the fact that people who you don’t see in the Imambargah during the entire year, show up. They take out time from their busy schedules and come dressed in black to attend the mourning...
God’s Fashion Show

God’s Fashion Show

21st November, 10 am: All schools close and everyone is sent home in preparation for the storm that would soon make its way to the city. Citizens wait in anticipation, wondering when the heavy, looming grey clouds will decide to unload their burden and shower the...