Ramadan

Today's selections: Curtain call on Sehri Tales 2023

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 29 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Curtains

‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid

Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.

Have a safe and joyous Eid

Eid comes at trying times but together we can forge ahead

‘Sugar’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 28

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 28 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Sugar

5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid

An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience

‘Total’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 27

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 27 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Total

#Perspective / Buying new banknotes: An Eid tradition

What’s your earliest memory of Eid as a child? Waking up, taking a bath, saying the Eid prayer, and then collecting your salami from the elders? Surely you remember the salami being in the form of new banknotes? After all these years, new taka for Eid is still a thing. To cater to this need, there is a buoyant market where new banknotes are sold, a makeshift bazaar where new takas are the commodity!

The ticket line

As the rush to get home for Eid builds up, six lives in Dhaka city collide.

‘Wild’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 26

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 26 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Wild

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

‘Song Title’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 24

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 24 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Song Title

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Exploring the timeless beauty of saris for Eid 2023

If you are on the lookout for something exciting yet elegant, look no further than the sari collections this year. Be it the romance of the floral, the allure of tie n’ dye, or the captivating geometrics — the plethora of prints this festive season is as mood-lifting and statement-making as they come.

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

‘Record’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 23

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 23 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Record.

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

Girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend because he’s obsessed with chikon jilapi

How obsession with chikon jilapi led to the end of a relationship.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

‘Hurt’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 22

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 22 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Hurt

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

‘Read’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 20

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 20 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Read

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

10 tips to beat fatigue and manage work stress during Ramadan

With the arrival of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims around the world, office hours can become a challenge for many who are observing the tradition.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

Most downloaded Quran apps right now

For Muslims worldwide, one of the most essential apps is the Quran app. Here are some of the most downloaded Quran apps right now.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

‘Face’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 19

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 19 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Face

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

‘Diary’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 18

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 18 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Diary