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
‘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
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.
‘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.
Girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend because he’s obsessed with chikon jilapi
How obsession with chikon jilapi led to the end of a relationship.
‘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
‘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
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.
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.
‘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
‘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
