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They were carrying food items. People from Egypt, Sudan, India, Pakistan, Palestine, Bahrain and Emiratis came to my flat with lots of things. I got emotional seeing such generosity. I won’t forget these days. Despite going through a crisis, I felt I was safe and surrounded by my friends. Even my grocery owner was at his feet and till today he did not ask for payment. I had never experienced such a situation in my life but I learnt to help others also.
Zahid Hussain, By email