Eid
FICTION / The chasm
At around 2 AM he was awoken by the sound of Shahidun’s sniveling cries on her prayer mat. As grating as it might have sounded, he felt grateful for it to have woken him up.
THE SHELF / 5 short books you can read and finish on Eid day
Here is a list of 5 short and swift books for fellow bookworms (people who would much rather stay in than socialise) to nestle in with on this Eid day.
How the Islamic calendar works
Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?
#Perspective / The salon visits before Eid: A hilariously tragic tale
Although this tends to happen in almost every salon visit, the festive season brings out the best of their rather unconventional selling methods.
#Perspective / Eid as an excuse to reconnect?
Whether it’s a friend or a family member, why not use Eid as an excuse to catch up? Let bygones be bygones and move forward with a fresh start.
Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan
It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
Eid shopping remorse over consumerism
In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards
Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.
Five exciting films hit theatres today
As the joyous occasion of Eid ul Azha arrives, movie enthusiasts across the country are in for a treat as five highly anticipated films hit the silver screen today. With approximately 60 theatres operating regularly, the number has soared to 168 during the Eid festivities, creating a buzz of excitement among cinema-goers.
Memories of Eid and ‘Dipu Number Two’
One of my most vivid memories growing up was discovering the joys of reading during one train journey to Rajshahi, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal's novel of childhood adventures
Educational institutions need to be more considerate of all religious festivities
Sufficient time must be given to these students to ensure that they aren’t prevented from practicing their faiths.
Taijul cherishes Eid in native Natore
The Daily Star Sports team caught up with Taijul Islam to celebrate the festivities of Eid. The left-arm spinner finds the most joy in his permanent address in Natore. He celebrates the happiness of Eid with his family there. Despite cherishing all the festivities, the 31-year-old did admit to being tight-fisted when it comes to giving away salami.
My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks
Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
Three stops to Jigatola
Amidst the joyous occasion of Eid greetings and smiles, I stood still in solitude–wearing my red, torn half pants, topless from the navel up
Man who has never entered kitchen complains about food on Eid
Mr Gordov was saying how his wife's hours of effort in the kitchen in this scorching heat just couldn’t live up to his outrageous expectations as a Bangladeshi male.
How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid
It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.
5 anime series to catch up on during Eid vacation
Here are five short anime series you can spend your vacation binging on.
Only books and longing for this year’s Eid
Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions
Reminiscing Eid card stalls
Artificiality swallowed up a tradition we held so dear to our hearts.
