THE DIARY GAME (14/12/2024) : Waj Mahfil and Khichuri performance at winter night

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Assalamu Alaikum everyone hope you are all well. By God's grace I am also well. As usual, I woke up early in the morning and went to the mosque to pray Fajr. It was very cold this morning, so I went to the mosque and prayed and came home.

Then I spent some time on the Steemit platform. Today was my curation duty so I curated the post for quite some time. Then when the sun rises, I take vitamin D from the sun. Loved the sweet winter sunlight.

Sweet winter sunshine is a unique blessing of nature. It is not only comfortable but also highly beneficial for our physical and mental health. When the sweet light of the sun falls on the cool air in winter, it creates a relaxing atmosphere all around.

That's why in winter our body takes vitamin D naturally from sunlight. The temperature in Tangail yesterday morning was 13°C (55°F), the lowest of the day. It reached a high of 26°C (80°F) by noon. During this time the weather was mainly sunny. The average daytime temperature was around 20°C (67°F). Walking in this way, I went to the south side of the house.

Then I came home. After coming home, I had a small breakfast. Then spent some time on Steemit. I spent quite some time like this. After that I took a bath and freshened up because today we have some work to do in the masjid mahfil.

We have organized a mahfil in our mosque today so we need to help with the decoration work. So I went to the mosque and saw that the decoration work had started. Already different teams have brought curtains and the ground has been arranged and the stage has been prepared.

Sand has been put on the ground below so that it is not difficult for people to sit. Large groups of curtains have been installed above to prevent fogging due to winter at night. If you look at the picture below, you will understand.

A temporary stage is made of bamboo and wood. It will then be decorated with fabrics, banners and lighting. Banners and posters were printed in the local printing press and distributed in the area mentioning the date, time and names of the speakers of the Mahfil as I have mentioned in the previous diary.

Then the entire stage and surroundings are decorated with LED lights. Illumination at night adds to the beauty of the festival. Microphones, speakers, lighting, amplifiers etc. are hired from local sound system services. Multiple speakers will be used depending on the location to reach the sound throughout the area. Many socket boards have been brought as a system of electricity connection. Along with this, there is a main switch on the left side which is used to switch the power on/off for emergency reasons.

socket boards

Then I went forward. A huge stage has been built in front of it. Islamic speeches were delivered by the main speakers at the Mahfil. Because the stage is high, the speaker can easily attract the attention of the entire audience and the speech reaches everyone clearly. The stage accommodates keynote speakers, invited guests and religious figures.

It is a symbol of respect for them. Since the stage is separate, the management of the mahfil is orderly. It helps in positioning among general visitors and guests. The elevated stage is the main center of attraction for the audience. Visitors from a distance can easily see and hear the speakers on stage. Our mahfil stage was also very beautiful.

After that I met some brothers who conducted the decoration. They saw that they brought some devices to manage the sound system. Sound system management is very important in Mahfil, because through this the speech reaches the audience clearly. It has to be handled properly.

Microphones, amplifiers, mixers, speakers and cables are prepared. The sound volume and quality are controlled with the sound mixing board. So there is a device ready to manage the sound system. Then a battery to keep the emergency electric line running

Sound mixers

battery

Our management was well organized so a properly managed sound system played an important role in making the mahfil orderly and successful. But with the presence of professional technicians the entire management becomes easier. That's how the afternoon ended. So in the afternoon I spent some time at home.

After that, I went to the mosque and offered Asr prayer. Then I came back home and played badminton for a while. Then I went to the mosque to pray the Maghrib prayer. After that discussion meeting started there. In the first state there are very few people. On the stage were some invited guests and special guests and the president of the mahfil. I also sat there in the beginning. Because many people will start coming in if they see us.

Then the night got darker and more people gathered. Slowly people began to hope in the stage. So the night mahfil usually has Islamic discussion to make the people of the society aware about religious education, morals and Islamic discipline. There, important events from the life of Prophet Karim (PBUH).

His character and the Islamic way of life taught by him were discussed. The night was getting darker and people were getting more and more. You can see in the picture below that there was a cameraman videoing the program. A lot of time passed like this. There were many people who waited for the winter and came to this waj mahfil.

Then slowly the Mahfil went to the last stage. Now we have some work to do. At the end of the mahfil everyone should be congratulated. It can be called the special food of Waj Mahfil. This khichuri is cooked with vegetables and meat with many ingredients. Cooking khichuri is a very popular event especially when it is made with vegetables and meat.

Khichuri is considered as a traditional dish in village festivals. It is easily liked by everyone. Khichuri is a food that almost people of all ages love to eat. It is suitable for everyone as it is less spicy and easy to digest. Many people participate together in Mahfil. Therefore, the amount of food should be calculated correctly. We packed it in just the right size. I took video and pictures while packing.

Then when the Mahfil was over, all the people were properly distributed the khichuri. Cooking khichuri with vegetables and meat in the mahfil of rural Bengal is not just a food event, it is a social and cultural experience that wins people's hearts.

We had a long night there and it was very cold. So all our arrangements ended there. Then I returned home from there. Thus the night got late so I went to bed and ended the day like today. Thank God for such a beautiful day.

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