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Ambernath Hawker's 16-Hour Workdays Build Brighter Futures

Ambernath Hawker's 16-Hour Workdays Build Brighter Futures
From Station Road To Pride: How An Ambernath Hawker's 16-Hour Workdays Built Brighter Futures For His Children · freepressjournal.in

Iqbal Badshah Shaikh is a 55-year-old hawker who works 16 hours a day at Ambernath railway station.

He sells items like rain covers and school supplies.

Iqbal is an orphan who grew up without a family but found a father figure in Iqbal Badshah, whom he cared for until his death.

Iqbal adopted his name as a mark of respect.

Despite his hardships, Iqbal is determined to educate his children.

His daughters are pursuing degrees in Accounting and Finance, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Sociology.

His youngest son is in Class III.

Iqbal's wife, Noorjahan, supports him by managing the household and encouraging the children to focus on their studies.

The children help each other with their studies and celebrate each other's achievements.

Iqbal believes that education is the greatest wealth a parent can give, and he is proud to see his children building futures he never had the chance to dream of.

Key facts

Name
Iqbal Badshah Shaikh
Age
55
Occupation
Hawker
Location
Ambernath Railway Station
Children
Four daughters and one son
Education Focus
Accounting and Finance, Medical Laboratory Technology, Sociology
Work Hours
16 hours a day
Family Support
Noorjahan Shaikh

Quotes

Iqbal Badshah Shaikh

Hence Qi is the hawker at Ambernath railway station

“Education is the greatest wealth a parent can give. Money comes and goes, but education stays forever.”
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“I may be tired, but when I see my children studying, all my pain disappears.”
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