Eid for all

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The holy Eid-ul-Fitr has been observed with due religious fervour and solemnity. People all around the country have celebrated this joyous occasion. Ahead of this largest religious festival the people who left Dhaka for sharing the festivity with near and dear ones experienced unbearable sufferings at the terminals. This is assumed to be no pain since they have shared their joy and happiness with their beloved ones.
Eid is not an occasion of pleasure for everyone in society. There are a lot of people in our society who live from hand to mouth. They can't even manage their daily needs, so how they can celebrate. We, who are affluent, can be sympathetic to them. Especially, the proper and rational distribution of zakat can eliminate the economic discrimination created by the capitalist society. The teachings of the holy month of Ramadan should inspire us to be more compassionate to the destitute segment of society.
I think Eid arrives each year to remind us that there are the poor and deprived who do not have the capacity to celebrate this day in a festive mood. Eid comes and goes leaving the message to us that Eid is for all; from the rich to the people who are suffering from hunger. Our small sacrifice can help the poor to smile during the Eid.