16th Jan 2025
Once upon a time, in a small village by the Nile, lived a wise farmer named Ahmed. "Hey, Ahmed!" called a neighbor one sunny afternoon. Ahmed smiled and waved. He was known far and wide for his cleverness and his ability to solve problems. One day, while tending to his crops, he stumbled upon a goat. But this was no ordinary goat; the goat looked up and said, "I can speak! Can you help me find my way home?"
Ahmed was shocked but quickly realized he could help the goat. The goat told him stories of distant valleys and hills. "If only you could guide me, wise farmer!" said the goat eagerly. During their journey, they shared laughter and tales, growing closer as friends. Ahmed found himself planning a surprise feast for the goat once they reached its home. The goat grinned widely, saying, "With your wisdom and my legs, we can conquer any challenge together!"
As the sun began to set, casting golden hues over the lush fields, Ahmed and the talking goat ventured further along the winding path. They reached a crossroads, where a wise old owl perched on a branch above. 'Who dares to walk the path of the enchanted forest?' inquired the owl, blinking its large eyes. Ahmed, with a gentle smile, explained their quest. The owl nodded, 'Proceed with courage, for the forest will test the strength of your friendship.'
With renewed determination, Ahmed and the goat stepped into the forest, where towering trees whispered secrets only the bravest could hear. They encountered a mischievous monkey, who tried to trick them with riddles. 'If you solve my riddle, I shall show you the way,' chattered the monkey. After much thought, Ahmed cleverly answered the monkey's puzzle, and true to its word, the monkey pointed them toward the valley.
Finally, as dawn broke, they arrived at the goat's home—a meadow surrounded by hills, where other goats roamed freely. The goat bleated joyfully, thanking Ahmed for his kindness and wisdom. Ahmed, in return, invited the goat to the feast he had promised. That evening, under a starlit sky by the Nile, laughter and stories filled the air, sealing a friendship as timeless as the river itself.
