This is a time to reflect on our traditions and culture of Eid. I am wondering how many of Pakistanis are still experiencing these. There are some disturbing posts on facebook and through some of my interactions that tell me that it is not only time to reflect but also to rekindle them through a sustained effort. Here I reflect on my life and learning over the last 55 years with many of these traditions
Eidi
- Visit to graves of loved ones
- Visit to relatives esp elders
- Visits from younger relatives
- Ziafat for guests
- Giving of eidi to children
- Use of perfume
- Wearing of good dresses
- Distribution of sweet dishes
- Preparation for EID prayers
- Going to an open ground for EID prayers
- Eid embrace with guests, relatives, neighbors
- Celebrating EID. Not just sleeping through the EID days
- Exchange of EID Mubarak cards/messages
See also:
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- Recollection of an Unforgettable Recitation of Majaz's Nazr-e-Aligarh
- Ethical Standards for writing Recommendation Letter: A Deputy Commissioner's refusal in 1943
- Family Tree of Sadat e Nehtaur: A Case Study of Compilation of Social History
- Edhi, Old Home and our Bari Bi
- Rememberance of the Loved Ones and Life
- Remembering East Pakistan: We look before and after, And pine for what is not
- Computer Revolution and Moore's Law: A Personal Journey
- Companions of Hajj: Dekh mera Zauq o Shauq (Yearning and Passion)
- Pursuit of Excellence vs Guzara: How to teach excellence through everyday examples
- Of Achars, Chutneys and Halwas: A Lifestyle Getting Lost Through Branding and Mass Production
- Secret of Happiness: One Simple Rule
- How Language Acquisition is Made Difficult for Children: Eight Lessons from an Urdu Acquisition Case Study
- Of Jungles, Streams, Berries and Wild Pink Flowers: Costs of Commercialization of Islamabad
- How to find "Buzurg" and "Wali" of Allah
- How to Sprinkle Happiness Around You: Javed Bhai (Dr Zaeem Jafri) – A Jolly Good Fellow
- Ansari Sb: Khawjgan e Chisht Ahle Bahisht
- Rauf Mamoo - How to Make People Feel Special and Close
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