Karachi: Abandoned mothers long for a chance to be back home for iftar
The silent plight of these mothers reflect the sense of abandonment from their families especially in the month of Ramazan when families come together to fast and perform the religious obligations of the holy month. Photo: Dunya News
(Dunya News) – Old age women in Karachi’s nursing homes spend their days waiting to hear from their families and loved ones. And that longing increases ever more during the month of Ramazan.
The silent plight of these mothers reflect the sense of abandonment from their families especially in the month of Ramazan when families come together to fast and perform the religious obligations of the holy month.
These mothers recall the time when they used to serve countless dishes for iftar for their families and now are forced to spend it in solitude among other destitute mothers.
Despite their plight and their longing to go back to their homes, these mothers pray for the well being of their families. Photo: Dunya News
Some of these mothers say their only hope is to hear from their beloved families. But no one receives any love from those who abandoned them at nursing homes.
Speaking to Dunya News, Farzana Shoaib, the administrator of the old age home says that for her spending time with them during Ramazan gives her a sense of joy and fulfilment.
Despite their plight and their longing to go back to their homes, these mothers pray for the well being of their families.
For more on this, watch a report by Dunya News Below.
