Dr. Muhammad Samad's childhood Eid memories
Dr. Muhammad Samad is a noted poet and columnist. He has also been teaching for about 28 years. Currently he is a Professor at the Institute of Social Welfare and Research, Dhaka University. Between 1997 and 2001, Samad was the general secretary of National Poetry Council, Bangladesh.
The poet grew up at Sharishabari in Jamalpur district. Sharing his childhood Eid memories, Samad said: “Eid celebrations back in the day were very special. I sometimes get nostalgic just thinking about those days. Like any other child, Eid was the most exciting day to me. Eid meant new clothes, gifts, eating special food, visiting cousins, friends and relatives and Eidi.”
“I would keep my new clothes under the pillow and would go to bed very early the night before Eid. I'd wake up early, take a bath and go to the Eidgah for prayers. I used to go there with my cousins and elder brother. After returning home from Eidgah, we went out to collect Eidi from elders with which we bought marbles, football, watch etc. Shemai and Khir have always been my favourite food on Eid. Pulao with beef was also part of the delicious menu.
“Wearing new clothes and roaming the village with friends on Eid day was one of the most fun activities,” he says.
Nowadays the poet loves to spend Eid day with his family and friends -- chatting, eating, watching Eid-specials on television or reading books. Samad concludes, “Eid reinvigorates the soul and I enjoy the day thoroughly. However, my childhood memories of Eid will always remain special.”
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