Ramblings and Musings

Festivals over

Yes, I was eagerly awaiting two great festivals last week, viz. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and Eid, the Moslem festival of post-Ramadan enjoyment. Now, both have come and gone, and life is back to normal - i.e. in its old groove.

As my mother-in-law passed away under three months ago, we had decided NOT to "celebrate" either of the festivals, but make do with a religiously correct observance of the rituals - such as prayer, for example - and so we did. In fact, Nishrin has been subdued all these days. However, she insists on complete prayers, and will eat her meal after having prayed.