Shahnawaz Akhtar was just about to break his Ramzan fast when he was served Iftar. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) serves ‘upwas meals’ to its Hindu passengers during Navratri but no such service is available during Ramzan.
He had asked the pantry man to bring tea as he was fasting, and was delighted by the service.
IRCTC officials said the meal was personally arranged by the on-board catering manager. Social media users cheered the staff for efforts toward communal harmony and also pointed out to Akhtar that he should thank the staff on board and not the Railways.
Muslims around the world are observing a month-long fast as the month of Ramzan is underway. Iftar is the nightly meal that marks the breaking of the fast. Ramzan will end with Eid-Ul Fitr, which will be celebrated when the Moon is sighted.
