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Picking the Nan Ruti (bread) out of the Tandoori Oven.

The nan is placed on the plate so the server can deliver it “piping hot” to the customer! I just had some of that bread with some curried vegetables yesterday! Delicious! Notice the piece of Nan Ruti (bread) stuck on the wall of the tandoori oven! It is place on the wall of the oven with the Gaddi Cushion (The cushion is wrapped in a red cloth), and then removed with the iron hooks.

Begging

Likely blind and waiting for walkers passing by on the way to the Mosque for prayers on Eid ul Fitr.

Girl all dressed up for the Eid ul Fitr holiday in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

I was looking for a restaurant that was open on Eid ul Fitr, and I found this tea stand open. The gentleman on the left had recognized me from years ago when I frequented the Town Hall market to purchase meat, veggies, and or fruit, and for my morning breakfast. I had stopped at this tea stand several times in the last weeks, so the other gentleman also remembered me. I had ordered tea, so the gentleman on the left said he would pay for it. The other fellow asked me if I didn’t want something to eat to go with the tea, so I said I would take some. It was a piece of bread that you see in the bags that are hanging at the top of the photo. And when I had finished he said he would also take care of that. I love the Bengali hospitality!!!

Taking sand from streetside to whichever floor of the new building it is needed! When time isn’t a factor manual labor provides jobs for these Bengalis.

Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends around the world. After Ramadan, the month of fasting on this Eid holiday most men and boys would head for the mosque for prayers.

Storekeeper used this potato to keep the crate of potatoes on the level!

I have bought Iftar food from this stand several times! These foods are available every afternoon during Ramadan.

Selfie Time

Fruit Seller