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Afghan family in India welcomed for breakfast by Kerala education minister
In a touching display of hospitality and inclusion, Kerala’s General Education Minister V. Sivankutty and his wife R. Parvathy Devi hosted an Afghan family for breakfast at their official residence, Rose House, on Sunday, Indian media reported.
The guests — Shafiq Rahimi, his wife Zarghona, and their school-going children — were invited after the minister met the children during a recent visit to Sreekaryam Government High School, where the siblings study. The minister was particularly impressed by Class 6 student Marwa and her siblings, Ahmad Muzamil and Class 3 student Ahmad Mansoor.
The children spoke about their school life and shared their happiness with the facilities available, such as the lift and air conditioning.
Shafeeq Raheemi, the children’s father, is currently a research scholar at the Economics Department at the University of Kerala.