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| Zafar Farazi on his Cycle |
I met this man yesterday as I was walking out of the Court building through the Mazar gate. His cycle caught my attention and I read the information on the placard. His name is Zafar Farazi. He has traveled all the 64 Districts of Bangladesh on his cycle. His furthest attempt so far is a trip to Ajmir, which took him 16 days he tells me.
Right now hes only desire is to go to Saudi Arabia riding on his cycle to perform Hajj. He will travel via India, Pakistan, Iran , Iraq to reach Saudi Arabia. He also prepared a road map marking the break down of distances he needs to travel in each country. However, the authorities have denied him VISA for travelling. With the recommendation of the foreign ministry, he has appealed to be granted VISA for his trip but he has not heard from the relevant authority till date.
In most developed countries, a man like Zafar Farazi is likely to be featured in a reality TV show or some magazine. In Bangladesh however, he is only to be treated as BUM ! A mindless vagabond who has nothing better to do. I hope his desire to perform Hajj riding on his bicycle to destination Makkah comes true someday.
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