‘The Moon is sighted’ says the Mullah
That sets ‘Ed-Ul-Fitr’ a gift from Allah 
Hug and greet with wishes and ‘Salam’
It is the ‘Festival of Festivals’ in Islam

‘Ramadan’ a holy month of revelation
That gives the clues for transformation
Days of purification are now complete
Rays of joy & happiness are so replete

Follow the 5 tenets in your daily life
So to overcome all the mental strife 
‘All that happens’ is Almighty’s will
‘Inshaa Allah’ is the ever curing pill  

‘God Consciousness’ is priority one
So fill the life with thoughts of none 
Strengthen your faith for ever to last  
No more worries to brood over past

‘Pray five times’ the task of the day
‘Shoulder to shoulder’ the right way
Raise your hands to the Qibla’s side 
Get His blessings like a surging tide 

‘Fasting in Ramadan’ a holy measure   
‘Sense Control’ is the life’s treasure
Inner purity is the purpose of fasting
Strengthen the bond by Iftar hosting

Open your money bag for the needy
Serve the poor and never be greedy
‘Zakat’ is the holiest of all actions 
That is sure to win God’s sanctions          

‘Perform the Haj’ is the divine’s call
‘Stone the devil’ is for the evil’s fall
Every step is blessed for your better 
With new title ‘Haji’, you will glitter

Read the Holy Quran from the heart 
Practice ‘Values’ till the breath’s last 
May you be blessed by divine master
Ramadan Kareem! May you all prosper!

About the author: A.V. Manohar is the Chief Executive Officer of Wisdom Business and Training Services based in Muscat.