Athar Jamath Mosque | Photo Credit: Ok Ananthan
Eid al-Fitr, which marks the tip of Ramzan, is a time of non secular renewal, neighborhood gatherings, and festive indulgence. During the month of Ramzan, Muslims quick from daybreak to nightfall, breaking their quick at sundown with iftar — usually beginning with dates. The pageant itself is a celebration of gratitude and togetherness, the place households come collectively for prayers, feasting, and charity.
It is that this spirit of festivity that Siddhartha hopes to seize within the Talk-A-Walk occasion. “The heritage walks we conduct have been happening for a few years, however that is the primary time we’re formally organising one round Eid,” he says. “Last yr, my spouse and I visited Karumbukadai and had been captivated by the colourful colors and environment. I felt others ought to expertise it too, to higher relate to the event.”
A fragrance store close to Athar Jamath | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The strolling route
The stroll will begin on the Athar Jamath Masjid, a mosque deeply rooted in Coimbatore’s historical past. “It was established by fragrance merchants from Tirunelveli, which is why it’s named after athar (fragrance),” Siddhartha explains. “Unlike a few of the extra decorative mosques, it’s comparatively easy, but important.”
From the mosque, individuals will transfer via the bustling Big Bazaar space, the place markets, roadside eateries, and native distributors will probably be in full swing, making ready for Eid. “This occasion isn’t just about fasting — there’s loads of feasting and buying concerned,” Siddhartha says. “I can safely assume that the roadside outlets and eateries will probably be full of individuals shopping for sweets, garments, and different pageant necessities.”
The remaining leg of the stroll will take individuals to Karumbukadai, a locality identified for its sturdy cultural identification. “We’ll drive beneath the flyover and discover the world, however the stroll wants a transparent begin and finish level,” Siddhartha explains.
A meals stall in Karumbukadai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Not only a stroll
For Siddhartha, these heritage walks are about fostering a deeper reference to one’s metropolis. “Often, we take our native heritage as a right. Through Talk-A-Walk, I’ve realized a lot about Coimbatore’s historical past, and I imagine others ought to too.”
He says that individuals are free to discover the neighbourhood for an hour, after which they are going to meet as soon as once more earlier than wrapping up.
Heritage walks like these, Siddhartha believes, are important to fostering civic pleasure and understanding. “If you wish to take pleasure in your city and perceive what modifications will be made, it’s good to expertise it firsthand. Otherwise, it’s simply rumour. We’re in search of 12 individuals, and possibly half of them will later organise one thing independently with their households.”
On 30 March, at 6pm. With solely 12 spots out there, these eager on becoming a member of can register by sending ‘25C-034D+Name’ through WhatsApp to 98942 88422.
Published – March 21, 2025 05:03 pm IST
