Doctor's Post About Father 'Retiring' From Kirana Shop After 33 Years Goes Viral

It is typical to hear of people retiring after years of dedicated service to their careers. But have you ever seen someone 'retiring' from their own business? Pretty distinctive, right? Well, there's this man from Aurangabad who opted to honour his father's work by giving it the retirement label, as he recently bid farewell to run the family grocery store, which he had poured his heart and soul into for three decades.

Who shared the heartwarming post about father retiring from Kirana store?

Waheed Momin took to Facebook and wrote a beautiful story about his father's journey | Image: Facebook

Waheed Momin took to Facebook and wrote a beautiful story about his father's journey, bursting with pride. "Today marks Abba's official retirement from his KIRANA shop, although he wasn't quite ready for it," when he first opened his shop, noting that this milestone occurred after his father spent 13 years managing a pan tapri before venturing into the world of grocery 33 years ago at a rented location.

Dr. Waheed recalled how his father's kirana shop, which was open year round to save offs for two Eid holidays, provided financial stability for the family and allowed him to complete his schooling.

How did the doctor feel about the father's retirement?

He talked about his feelings, saying, "Feeling both sad and happy as I would have definitely continued and have expanded this business nicely in a modern way if my parents had not given me proper education."

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Dr. Waheed, who is now a Consultant Neurologist, described the bittersweet occasion of his father's retirement, saying, "It's terrible to watch him cease doing the work he enjoyed the most. I hope he enjoys his retirement and free time while taking care of his health, which he has always neglected for us."

What did people on the internet say?

Soon after, his post went viral online, prompting passionate responses from the public. "Great words, dear Waheed Momin. I can connect to every phrase. We also used to run a store. "Best wishes for your father's retirement," one individual said.

Another member of the audience said, "Indeed¡­..ur father deserve a salute and what more great thing is that u r still attached to ur roots."

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A third responder wrote, "Dear, Good to see you as a thankful word on this platform; God will always bless you with supportive parents; he is the true hero of your life; this is a proud time for your gorgeous parents."

Check the viral post here.

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