Mostafa
Kamal

von Swapna am 01.02.2023 - 22:58 Uhr | melden

Hi, my name is Syeda, nickname Swapna. My family members call me Swapna. I am Mostafa Kamal’s third younger sister. Our beloved brother - whom I called Helal bhaijan - passing away recently has made me so very sad. He was a very loving and caring person. He always gave us good advice and tried to protect us when we were all younger and in school. I am still in sorrow for him and my older sister, Syeda Medina Kabir who also died two months before my brother did.

I remember all the way back when we were children, Helal bhaijan always loved to play with us. When I was a first grader, he made us younger siblings a toy car out of wood and paper with small metal wheels. He tied a string on one end and asked me to sit inside. Then he pulled me in the “cart” all over the open space of our home. It was so much fun.

When I was in third grade I used to play with dolls. Helal bhaijan made me a dollhouse out of broken pieces of brick and mud. He also wired a small light with batteries so that my dollhouse would have light inside. I threw a open house party for my dollhouse with my friends and I even made a real dinner and dessert to serve. Everybody was happy and enjoyed. I noticed Helal bhaijan was sitting on a chair and smiling with happiness. I will never forget that smile.

I remember I started learning dance with songs as well in 3rd grade. Helal bhaijan saw it one day and he liked my dance. He asked me why I was not wearing the traditional Bangladeshi ankle bells, called “nupur.” I said I don’t have it, so, the next day Helal bhaijan went and bought me my first set of ankle bells. I can’t tell you how extremely happy I was that day. Dancing is still my favorite hobby, and a legacy I’ve passed to my daughters.

Even though these are some great childhood memories, there are a lifetime of wonderful memories I have about Helal bhaijan. May God keep him in peace and grant him the most beautiful place in Heaven.