The revival of these parodies is not just a case of algorithm. This material is the creative spark of the creators who are re -producing the relevant songs in countless reels. These creators are often working as adequate followers, cultural curators, bringing these old songs back into the spotlight and injected them with fresh relevance. In a way, they are actively interpreted and reconsidered these tracks, ensuring that they resonate with a new generation of spectators.
Interestingly, long before Instagram, Ramadan had its own soundtrack. When I was a baby, singer with one dafli (The collision instrument) wandered on the streets in Don, sings to awaken families MagicThese songs were either specific to Ramadan (“Rozedaaro Ka Chamka Sitara, Aaya Ramzan Pyaara Pyaara“) Or Nat In praise of the Prophet (Pbuh),
Today’s parody creators can be seen as modern heirs for that heritage-instead of drums, they have got an auto-tune. This is the beauty of social media. It affects the story that is found to lead the tradition. You do not need a degree of beard or theology to speak about Ramadan. Anyone can catch a mic and remix their truth. For marginalized sections within the community, which have always been sidelined by religious power structures, it is very large. Or at least, this is a beginning.
So the next time you see a Ramadan remix on your feed, remember that trust, like culture, is a living, breathing unit that is constantly being re -re -prepared and rebuilt. And we are here for change.
(Farnaz Fatima has a postgraduate degree in politics and international studies. Currently working in advertising, he is interested in searching the intersections of gender, mental health and popular culture through his writing. It is a piece of opinion and expressed thoughts of the author. The Quint Neither endors nor responsible for them.)