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Jamil Jan Kochai Reads “On the Night of the Khatam”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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A Night of Prayer and Reflection

Men gather to pray during Khatam, with distractions from the commandant and Fahim in the guest room. Fahim's powerful dua and reflections on his death and burial highlight challenges in securing burial land.

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