During the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, several people in the community are hosting Iftar parties and langars for those who keep their roza and break their fast in the evening with iftar. However, it’s difficult for those people who aren’t with their families during this time and are traveling while fasting.
But don’t fear if you’re traveling with Indian Railways. A Twitter user recently shared how the railway service helped him break his fast by offering a surprise iftar to him.
Shahnawaz Akhtar was onboard the Howrah-Ranchi Shatabdi Express when he told the pantryman to bring his tea a little late as he was fasting.
“He confirmed by asking, aapka roza hai? I nodded in yes. Later someone else came with iftar,” he shared.
Thank you #IndianRailways for the #Iftar
As soon as I boarded Howrah #Shatabdi at Dhanbad,I got my snacks.I requested the pantry man to bring tea little late as I am fasting.He confirmed by asking, aap roza hai? I nodded in yes. Later someone else came with iftar❤@RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/yvtbQo57Yb— Shahnawaz Akhtar شاہنواز اختر शाहनवाज़ अख़्तर (@ScribeShah) April 25, 2022
IRCTC officials said the meal was arranged personally by the onboard catering manager.
“The staff was readying to break their fast and the passenger boarded the same coach. He told us he is fasting, so the staff shared their iftar with him. This is basic humanity,” The Print quoted Prakash Kumar Behera, On-board Catering Supervisor, IRCTC as saying.
People online were touched when Akhtar shared this heartwarming story with the world.
“Celebrate the exceptions. So that they become the norm again.” https://t.co/ohCOUyEM7A
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— Chitrakshi Vij (@Chitrakshivij) April 26, 2022
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— Aleem (@topgunalu) April 26, 2022
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— adwait (@adwaitdash) April 26, 2022
this is a lovely thing done by #IndianRailways @RailMinIndia https://t.co/Jd6rRDHhiA
— Father of Uchiha (@uchiharaaaj) April 26, 2022
Thank #IndianRailways for being more efficient, eager to serve & being understanding to special needs of passengers. https://t.co/mAgqAVpUAL
— S. P. Singh (@spsingh1956) April 26, 2022
This should be appreciated https://t.co/OKN9341EyS
— Waqar Khan || وقار خان (@WAKhan337) April 26, 2022
Goodness has no boundary or religion https://t.co/nry2pk9DU7
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These are the things that make India unique. So proud!