Category: Bengali
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.
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These photos are mine
They are somewhat similar
As I look at them
I missed National Photography day on the 19th, so I decided to post these photos in recognition of that day, and write the Haiku in recognition of National Poets Day. Maybe I was distracted on National Photography day since it was also my birthday! Maybe they also struck me as similar because both of their cultures are very conservative.
What’s behind that gate?
This young girl and I were surprised when we both entered this hallway and saw each other. So many memories of visiting her Uncles at a different location. Now she is probably 10 years older, and so am I! 🙂 What a nice surprise!
Also inside gate is this special family: Masum and his family. I met Masum 15 years ago, and we played soccer (football) together for 8 years. A very good friend! I enjoyed playing with the children, and enjoyed a nice meal of curried fish & chicken, dal, and rice!
In “my happy place!”
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