Iftar which is usually awaited in Ramadan.Every body eagerly awaits Iftar especially if he or she fasts for that day.

But Iftar varies from country to country.In Saudi Arabia,the heart of Islam has a kind of Iftar.Iftar in Saudi Arabia

I remember the times when getting an Indian visa from Bangladesh was not problem at all.But now days getting an Visa for India which just next door is sometimes more difficult than other far way countries.Despite the SAARC meetings and will for further  co-operation among the SAARC countries.I guess I don't understand the aim of SAARC .But I think there should be no-visa requirement for SAARC countries' citzens traveling within SAARC countries.But this is upto the political elite.

Anyway, this is procedure as follows:
   1.Go to http://www.ivacbd.com/.
   2.Click the link called:Online Visa Application.
   3.Read the instructions carefully.
   4.Click Online Visa Application Form
   5.The Following Page will come:
6.Make sure to fill information correctly according    
7.Make sure you have an MCR Passport.(esp.if you are a Bangladeshi).
 (For Bangladeshis only)
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8.If you dont have a passport:then get one.
9.For a new passport: MCR.Go to the government site:Department of Immigration and Passports.
10. Or download this pdf: MCR Passport.
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11a.Complete remaining pages and an appointment date will be given.
11b.Make sure:

•  you have endorsed your passport for USD:150.
• If you have not already,get it endorsed from BRAC Bank near Indian Embassy.

Voter ID/or some significant ID.12.Make 2 photocopy of passport.13.Deposit application form and passport in embassy.14.Hopefully come at 2 days later around 4:00 Pm or later.Else modify mistake.:)

Bengali Iftar

Saudi Iftar

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calender.This the month when the Holy Quran was revealed.It is a holy month where muslims are supposed to show self-restraint.In this month muslims fast from dawn to dusk.During this fast no drinking and eating is allowed.Though the main objective is to give an opportunity for muslims to implement restraint in all aspects of life including health.But it seems many muslims cant wait for iftar!In the end,muslims get fatter while objective was opposite!
The above picture shows a typical iftar in Saudi Arabia.Iftar is the meal taken after breaking the fast and sehri is the meal taken just before dawn before beginning the fast.

Lailatur Qadr is known as the night of power.
“And what will explain Lailatul Qadar to you? Lailatul Qadar is better than a thousand months.”
------------Holy Quran.
The Quran says this night is better than 1000 months in reference to the prayer of a youth of Bani Israel.(Jews) called Shamoon(Hazrat Shamoon).He did worship(ibadat) for 83 yrs.
This night was given to the Ummah(community) of Prophet Muhammd(Peace be upon him).ie Muslims.
 If a Muslim prayed or did any kind of worship on this night.it would be as if she/he did worship of 1000 months!



After a month of fasting Muslims look forward to Eid,the biggest Holiday in the Muslim world.
In Bangladesh,people look forward to buying new clothes in Eid.Women look for exclusive Salwar Kameez.
And men for Punjabi and Pyjama.Not to be confused with Punjabis from Pakistan:)

Some the places residents of Dhaka visit to buy their Eid apparels:

• Aarong
• Trendz
• KayKraft                                                                              Well this is glimpse of Ramadan in the Muslim world.Feel free to add comments.

Well this joint is owned by a nice couple:Rick & Chris.Some I mix their names but they tell me its all right their other friends too.I didn't know they were nice until I met Rick and later his wife.
So what is North End Coffee Roasters?It is a coffee shop which serves the best coffee in whole of Bangladesh,beating Westin!I am sorry Westin guys,but it is true.So said our German trainer from Thailand.

I love the cappuccino and hot chocolate there.What's more interesting is that along with the taste Rick has cultivated the atmosphere or ambiance.You won't find this atmosphere in not many places.

Now the coffee it tastes excellent and good taste for money.My mum wanted to compare Rick 's coffee with another one,so she took a cup.I asked her so which one is better.She said this coffee(latter) one is no where near Rick's coffee. Hmm.Rick must have been pleased.But thing is Rick Hubbard has the experience of Starbucks as a manger,so that should explain!
Here is the Daily Star(the best English news paper) has to stay about Rick:
Daily Star's article.

Most of his customers were Americans and from the US embassy.(naturally).And he most business on holidays.I guess there are not many places to go.
Check it out .Its near US Embassy,opp Cambrian College,Shahajadpur,Dhaka,Bangladesh.

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