Eid festival is being celebrated all over the world as soon as Ramadan is over. Eid al-Fitr marks the exchange of gifts, food and prayers. This festival acts as a relief after a month of fasting and abstinence. Several TV actors wished their fans the best and shared their memories and plans for Eid-ul-Fitr this year.
Actor Asif Sheikh, popular for the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, said, “I offered Namaz at home during the last two years of Eid. However, as we are heading out this year, I will be offering Namaz at the Masjid. Then I will return home and eat my favorite sheer khurma. I have invited some of my friends and family for a special lunch consisting of Biryani, Korma, Naan and many more.”
Asif also took a trip down memory lane, “My place of birth is Varanasi, where my grandfather lived. He used to celebrate a big celebration on the day of Eid. Many of our relatives used to come to celebrate with us. The Dastarkhwan of 25-30 people used to be full of guests. We didn’t know who would come or who would be enjoying themselves… the caravan just kept on moving. Those memories of the early 1980s are still fresh in my mind.”
And Farhana Fatema who appeared as Shanti Mishra in Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai said, “Eid is always a wonderful and memorable occasion for me. It is about meeting with friends, family and loved ones. In the last two years, we could not meet our loved ones on these special occasions. This year, I am looking forward to hosting a family gathering.”
She described, “The festivities will go on for two days at my residence. The menu will have Biryani, Sheer Khurma, Dahi Bada and Falooda. She also narrated an anecdote, “Getting Idi from my parents and older siblings has been my favorite thing to do on this special day since I was a child. I remember my father forgot to give me Idi once and was going out to meet his friends. I was on the verge of going on a hunger strike until he came back and gave me his Idi (laughs). My cousins and siblings keep teasing me about it. I wish everyone a very happy festival. Eid Mubarak to all.”
Ali Goni spoke about his plans for Eid-ul-Fitr this year and recalled his childhood memories. He said, ‘I am planning to go to Jammu with my family on Eid. Whenever I am with my family it is always special. My parents have gone for Umrah, and will come back after Eid, so I will wait till they come back to Jammu. I am a foodie but I love the sheer khurma and biryani made by my mother during this time. But she will not come this year so my sister will be cooking all the dishes. But once my mother comes back, I will definitely ask her to make it for me before coming back to Mumbai. I don’t cook much but help my family with the preparations. I have many fond memories of Eid and hence it is difficult to share just one. But what they all have in common is me and my sister, Ilham, who are fighting for Idi.”
Hassan Zaidi mentioned that he will not be in India for this year’s Eid as he has to travel across Europe as he has a lot of work that was halted due to the pandemic. He also noted that it was his daughter’s summer vacation and after some time everything just centered around the kids. Talking about the crisis in Ukraine, the actor said, “I pray for those who lost their lives, fighting for a better lifestyle, who are separated from their country, from their loved ones. I just wish him well and pray that Allah gives him strength.”
He recalled his childhood memories of Eid and talked about his love for cooking and kebabs. Zaidi talks about her mother’s mythical sivaiyaan and biryani. He said, “We are glad to get new clothes like kurta, pyjama, new jeans, t-shirt of our choice. There used to be morning prayers where we all used to go together. We knew that once you reach home once the prayer is over, you will find vermicelli and so much good food. During this many people used to come to visit us. In childhood, getting money or Idi used to be a big deal for us. At the end of the day we’ll start counting to find out who got how much. The time spent with family and friends during Eid was very special.”
Ejaz Khan is best known for his character Raidhan Raj Katara in Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage. On the subject of his Eid plans, the actor said that he will accompany his father and brother for the morning Eid prayers and he usually goes to his cousin’s place for celebrations. He expressed his excitement over his wife Pavitra joining his family’s celebrations this year. He further added, “After the namaz, we will have sheer khurma and most importantly we will give zakat before that. There are a lot of people who really need it at this special time.” He talked about his favorite dishes, “All my favorite dishes are Yakhni Pulao, Dal Gosht and Biryani. I don’t know what Pavitra is planning to cook on Eid this year. Whatever she cooks, it’s going to be fantastic.”
He further said, ‘This Eid will be very special. We will spend time with our family, we are away from our family for two years. My fondest memory of Eid is when my entire family used to be together, especially my sisters, brothers, brother-in-law, nephew and niece. This time, he is in Saudi and not with us, but when my whole family is together it is the best Eid ever.”
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