The Golden Jubilee Jao Jalali

This is the happy Golden Jubilee Jao Jalali
It’s time for singing, dancing and khushiali
Everyone is happy, singing with Jao Jalali

Women dressed in their best saris
Even the Mumbai and Karachiwalis
They came from all over the globe
Even from Timbuktu in Mali
Remember, this is the Golden Jubilee Jao Jalali

All working in harmony to complete it successfully
Taking it in their stride, volunteers handle it coolly
Need a chair? Need some water? It will be here duly
No time to get upset, please help and cooperate fully
All your longings and wishes will be met, just say Ya Ali!

God commanded Moses to declare a true jubilee
So obey the Commandments and make jao jalali
Abraham took his son for sacrifice and called it Ismaili
Jesus said, love one another, as I love you truly
That is the true jubilee, so make jao jalali

Prophet Muhammad (SAS) said,
All of mankind is one brotherhood
So all you happy momino, jive your best,
rock, roll and sing the jubilee jao jalali

Momins are truly happy today,
you know it’s the Golden Jubilee
Nacho, nacho ane karo jao jalali
Aaje chhe Golden Jubilee
Gao, gao ane karo jao jalali


© 2008 Mahomed Keshavjee. All Rights Reserved. Essay #368. April 15, 2008.