After a month of fasting, the Holy Month of Ramadan comes to an end with a gift of Eid ul Fitr. Unofficially, the ‘bigger’ one of the two Eids, Eid ul Fitr has some unique traditions that makes it awesome. Here we have listed a few things that desi people do to celebrate eid.
The Debate Over “Chand Nazar Agaya ya Nai aya! Agaya!”
At 29th of Ramadan, and everyone including countries, Imams, your local masjid, uncles and aunties engage in animated conversations over moon- sighting chand nazar agia ya chand nazar nai aeega. The debate goes on till the final announcement.
The Preparations
The women frantically call or hasten to their tailors, a lot of chasing and cussing of darzees, Inshort Darzi ki shamat
The Eidi
Handed over in envelopes or handed discreetly, given after much haggling or given over without asking. Nonethless, Eidi makes eid super-duper awesome till it gets snatch by parent under the name “saving”!!!
The Awkward Hugs
There are some hugs that make you feel warm and happy. And then there are some hugs that are just a little awkward. Do you go right first or left first? Who goes first? Does it accompany the peck on the cheek? Urgh. Thank God you hug only twice a year.
The Eid Delicacies
Biryani can be the sole reason that make your Eid day, whether mutton or chicken, whatever you prefer biryani makes Eid day complete.
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