We like to start Eid in this house as soon as it starts – not on
the day of Eid but sunset the night before when it is confirmed. Usually that
means neighbours coming over and bringing sweets. The main street at the end of
our road turns into one big party and we take turns to go for walks along it
with neighbours or family. There are
henna and jewellery stalls everywhere and the Asian dress shops are open past
midnight. If my husband hasn’t bought me a gift, he usually takes me to pick a gift or dress.
This year there were no celebrations and no neighbours visiting.
But we still wanted to celebrate, so I encouraged everyone to wear their nice outfits
and we put up decorations that we had made:
Alhamdulillah, these are days that we have been gifted with to
celebrate guilt free. It felt quieter. But still joyous and we are no less
thankful.
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during Eid and what we have been cooking) please do follow me on my Instagram account and
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