SEC-S17W3: "National Festival"

Hey Steem For Bangladesh,

Ismail Shah here. I'd like to discuss happiness and joy, also known as festivals. These are priceless emotions that we typically experience only once or twice a year, often during national festivals or celebrations.

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What is the national festival of your country? How did it start

Festivals and celebrations are something everyone loves. In our country, we have many festivals, each bringing happiness.

One festival that I and every citizen of Pakistan love is Eid. Eid is a three-day festival that comes after Ramadan Kareem ends. It's celebrated at the end of Ramadan. While it's sad to see Ramadan end, we're also happy because Eid gives us three days of celebration that I love.

How is this festival celebrated? Are there any special rules for celebrating it?

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There isn't any special rule except one that every man must follow: to pray Eid salah. It's compulsory, and every man must perform Eid salah, which is another form of celebration.

I remember the day of Eid when we gather to pray salah is very enjoyable. Everyone goes to the open ground to pray Eid salah, although some prefer to do it in the mosque.

In Pakistan, when we go to pray Eid salah, there's another tradition - wearing everything new. People wear new clothes, new shoes, new watches, and everything new. It's quite amusing because while praying, there's someone who might steal our shoes, so many people place their shoes in front of them. Hahaha!

After completing the Eid salah, it's compulsory to hug your friends, family, and relatives. Hugging is the best thing that makes the celebration feel so good.

Are there any special outfits or foods for celebrating your national festival?

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One special thing that girls love to do is applying mehndi on their hands. They do it one day before the celebration.

Similarly, both males and females wear new clothes and shoes. So, when we arrive home after completing the Eid salah, one thing we do is eat sweets. Some people prefer sweet dishes, while others simply enjoy something sweet.

Many people prefer Sheer Khurma, Gulab Jamun, and other dishes. I remember when I was a kid, I used to eat Gulab Jamun a lot!

Tell us about your favorite memory from celebrating your national festival

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The best thing I still remember from my childhood is when we used to receive money from our parents. After getting the money, we would spend it on everything.

I remember my friends and I used to have parties. We would buy cakes and other dishes and enjoy them together. Those were the moments I loved the most.

Now, I still receive money from my parents and elders on Eid, but who knows when this tradition will end, as giving money on Eid is typically for kids! Let's see how many more Eid's I'll get it!