By ABDULMALIK MERCHANT

Azra, Zaheeda and Cazerine — how can I ever thank you?

The 3 Allibhai sisters from Ottawa are ever so respectful and kind to me. It was a joy to meet them yesterday near the International Arts Gallery. They made my evening extraordinarily special by insisting that I visit the Sentiment Wall around 150 metres away, take some photos and publish them on Barakah. I express my gratitude to them for that excellent recommendation. One message that I could immediately relate to simply stated, “I smile when Ronaldo scores a goal.” I loved that! Another insightful message on the second of three panels struck me with the words, “To raise a daughter that can take care of the world.”

I hope that everyone who has come to Lisbon for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee will visit the Sentiment Wall, and spend time to read the thoughtful messages that have been penned on 3 large walls by young and old alike in a multitude of languages.

Date posted: July 8, 2018.

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