Traditions of Eid: Reflections of Past Eids and Future

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

  1. Visit to graves of loved ones
  2. Visit to relatives esp elders
  3. Visits from younger relatives
  4. Ziafat for guests
  5. Giving of eidi to children
  6.  Use of perfume
  7. Wearing of good dresses
  8. Distribution of sweet dishes
  9. Preparation for EID prayers
  10. Going to an open ground for EID prayers
  11. Eid embrace with guests, relatives, neighbors
  12. Celebrating EID. Not just sleeping through the EID days
  13. Exchange of EID Mubarak cards/messages

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