23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Waiting for the First Taste
After a long day of Ramadan fasting, people at Kolkata’s Nakhoda Mosque reach out with eager hands to receive sharbat a sweet drink for iftar. The scene is full of energy, emotion, and togetherness, a powerful moment of faith, hunger, and community.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kolkata, India |
| Camera: | X-T200 |
| Copyright: | © Ayanava Sil |