Afflux of euphoria fills the atmosphere
Blessings are showered on this distinctive day
Community stands as one person for the Eid prayer
Delight beams from the faces of everyone
Eid Mubarak echoes with warmth and saccharinity everywhere
Felicity and sense of belongingness is corkingly cultivated
Gifts and zakat-ul-fitr are enthusiastically given
Hospitality and wide-open arms to everybody
Inviting lonely and poor people to make their Eid memorable
Jubilant greetings, accolades, hugs and kisses
Kudos to children who fasted unflappably with faith
Laudable gratitude to Allah for accomplishing Ramadan
Making way back home from masjid in a different route is sunnah
New attires are appealingly worn for the celebration
Odd number of dates are eaten before Eid prayer
Praying for acceptance of Ramdan’s fast, forgiveness and blessings
Quality times shared with relatives, neighbours and friends
Ravishing henna patterns grace the palm of hands
Sumptuous meals, traditional vermicelli and other delicacies embellish the table
Teaming up shoulder to shoulder for all preparations is so wonderful
Unparalleled brotherhood warms the cockles of our hearts
Visit is paid to gravesites of relatives and friends
Wondrous is the moment of forgiveness and reconciliation
Xeniality, care and warm reception on this day is unique
Yearning hopefully that everybody in every corner of the world celebrate Eid
Zest, care, love, belongingness and concern on Eid day is unique and mesmerizing.
Moustaffa Mudhoo
