Adil Najam
This photograph was taken at a floods relief camp in Muzaffargarh, earlier today. A young flood victim, with mehndi (henna) on her hands, decorated by relief workers.
I see the picture and so many thoughts come to mind. Thoughts of happiness: that the child has at least gotten to get a smile with this little act of celebration. Thoughts of sadness: that so many children will spend Eid in despair. Thoughts of responsibility: how can I make this Eid better for at least one child? Thoughts of determination: it will not be easy, but we will ride this too.
But the pictures says it all. And more. There is no need for me to elaborate or explain these thoughts. Because these thoughts – like this child – belongs to all of us.
It could have been me ….there
with clothes torn apart ..
without shoes on my feet..
with a stomach empty..
and tears in my eye ….
and my hands raised toward THE CREATOR…
…waiting for You to help me..
it could have been You
it could have been us.
Let us remember our Pakistani brothers and sisters
Let us together help each other.
Eid Mubarique
Eid Mubarak To All.
Yes,We Can Overcome Every Hurdle Together,ameen.
Pakistan Zindabad.
Eid Mubarak everyone. May this be an Eid of revival for Pakistan.
This flood has certainly dampened all spirits and I really don’t feel like celebrating Eid much. I hope this will also create a new sense of unity amongst us. My prayers are with all flood victims.
Eid is subdued this year. But Eid Mubarak to all.