King of the British Society of Sorcerers Performed at Ahsan Manzil

…..“A few days later, I had the privilege of performing before a native audience, being engaged by His highness the Nawab of Dacca (Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah). His wives and family were seated behind transparent curtains, through which they could see   without being seen (‘in purdah’).  His highness gave me a photograph and a very handsome silver bowl of Indian workmanship, together with a substantial cheque, and expresses his pleasure and astonishment at my various illusions.” … A Magician in Many Lands by Charles Bertram

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Nawabzadi’s Painting inspires Nazrul Islam

 

………..Meherbanu Khanam (daughter of Nawab Ahsanullah) sent two of her paintings to the monthly Moslem Bharat. This monthly literary journal began publication from Kolkata in April-May, 1920. Bengali Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was inspired by one of the paintings and wrote the poem ‘Kheya Parer Toroni‘ (The Ferry Boat) on it. Nazrul’s poem and Meherbanu’s painting were published on the 4th issue of the journal in the Shravan of Bengali year 1327 (July-August 1920).This was the first painting by a Bengali Muslim woman to be published. ……..

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Liberty Awards Honor NYC’s Best

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POST SALUTES ‘ANGELS’ OF NY

Hassan Askari, winner of the “NY Post 2008 Courage Award”  is second from left on the top row. 

POST SALUTES ‘ANGELS’ OF NY By RITA DELFINER New York Oct 21, 2008

Khwaja Hassan Askari and eight other Gotham’s guardian angels were honored yesterday as recipients of the seventh annual New York Post Liberty Medals

Askari, a Muslim college student who jumped in to help four Jewish subway riders under attack, said he would accept the Courage Liberty Medal on behalf of “the many other people out there” who don’t hesitate to stand up for others. “New York’s a great place and there are always people ready to help you out,” said Askari, who was born in Texas, grew up in Bangladesh and now lives in Brooklyn.

The winners, epitomizing the legion of New York’s humble heroes who champion us with their goodness and grit, were recognized at a reception emceed by TV host Regis Philbin at the Midtown headquarters of News Corp., which owns The Post.

The Post launched the Liberty Medals program seven years ago, in the aftermath of 9/11, to salute the selfless New Yorkers who go the extra mile to benefit others with resourcefulness, empathy and valor.

A panel of prominent New Yorkers – including George Steinbrenner, Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis , and city Comptroller Bill Thompson – selected the winners in each of the eight categories.

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Halloween 2008 in NY

British professional billiard champion beaten at Ahsan Manzil

January 14th 1879

Ahsan Manzil, Dhaka.  

Amateur Vahid (Wahed!) beat John Roberts Jr -the British professional billiard champion by 266 points. 

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DV-2010: Hey you never know -Aagar Mil Gaya

US State Department Web site for the 2010 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2010) is now open. The entry submission period for DV-2010 is from October 2, 2008 to December 1, 2008.

For further instructions please visit the following website:

 

http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

Birth Announcement: Ozma

Newborn Name: Syed Khwaja Ozma Binte Azhar
Birth Date: 27th July 2008 at 7:20 am at Ibn Sina Hospital, Dhaka

 

Daughter of Syed Khwaja Azhar Hossain Steve & Faizunnesa Binte Salim
Grand daughter of Syed Khwaja Manzar Hossain & Sayeda Abeda Manzar
And Great Grand daughter of Late Sayed Mushtaqe Hossain & Sayeda Zahera Mustaque.News Source: Syed Sagar from Dhaka

HAJJ 2008 SPECIAL

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Tentative departure from US: November 27/28, 2008 and tentative departure from Saudi Arabia is December 15/16.

 

Prices are based on travel from JFK. Additional charge may apply for zabiha (about $120), hajj fee, non JFK departure, or for non itinerary stopover destinations.

 

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Obituary: Asrar Khwaja, age 43 only

Staten Island, New York: Asrar Khwaja son of Khwaja Sharfuddin and Mrs. Joba begum passed away on the 1st of October due to heart failure. (Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Rajeun). He was only 43 years old.May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdous. His Namaz E Janaza will be held after Jummah prayer at the Jamaica Muslim Center. 

     He left behind mother, two brothers, four sisters, wife Shahriar Kamal (Bappy) and two daughters Shazia (11) and Shaireen (7). Asrar was the younger brother of sports organizer and columnist for the DNF newsletter Syed Khwaja Rukunuddin and hockey player Syed Khwaja Sami. 

     Asrar Khwaja had been living and working in New York for the last twenty years. He was born in Nawabbari, attended Ahmed Bawany Academy and grew up in Daffodil with his sister and brother in law Khwaja Latifullah. 

     To offer condolences please call Khwaja Samiuddin Sami (718 273 1504) or Khwaja Shawkat Kamal at (718 815 0183).    

     Request all of you to pray for the departed soul.

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