Eid Mubarak to you all. The month of Ramadan is special for Muslims throughout the world, as they fast and pray, and Eid al-Fitr marks the endof Ramzan. It’s a time for contemplation, spirituality, peace, and brotherhood.Moreover, the month of Ramadan is a period of charity, giving to those less
fortunate than we are. There is a celebratory air all around, and families and neighbours use this joyous occasion to get together.
In this week’s Feature Story we spoke to a few families in the city
to find out what they had planned for Eid this year. Some haveeven given us a peek into their lives, so we can share their joy asthey celebrate the festive occasion!I believe this issue’s cover captures the colours and festive spiritof Eid, too. Dressed in exquisite clothes and jewellery, we haveentrepreneur Manzoor Alam Khan gracing our cover with wifeSamia; and their children Sanya and Aftab Alam Khan. Tofind out more about the Alam Khans and how they celebratethe special occasion with family, food, and a strong sense ofcommunity, check out our Cover Story.In our People in Focus, we have Sakshi Sharma, a familiar faceon Indian television. She has worked in I Don’t Love You, WipedOut, and an untitled Telugu movie. A talented small screen actressand a creative model, she has a Telugu release coming up, andspills the beans on her experiences so far as well as her plans.Don’t miss our Mind & Body this week if you’re fasting – you’llsee some very handy tips for making sure you fast the healthyway! Last but not least, Grand Getaways gives a romanticwhirlwind account of Trishala Kamath and her boyfriend’s tour ofRajasthan.And tell us what you think. If you have any suggestions, commentsor queries, please e-mail me at publisheryou-and-i.com.