Eid Mubarak! Mumbaikars celebrate with sheer kurma, family, traditions
Updated On: 10 April, 2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Muslims in Mumbai are busy bringing in celebrations that started earlier this morning but will continue throughout the day. While some of the are soaking in the chaos of festivities, others are being surprised by family and coming together for bigger celebrations than the last few years
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Mumbaikars are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today after fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Photo Courtesy: Atul Kamble/Mid-day
The delicious aroma of sheer kurma wafting in the air is all Sadiya Bobere could think of leading up to Eid al-Fitr celebrations this year, after her family ritualistically observed the holy month of Ramadan. The sweet dish, which is put to boil in the kitchen, is just one aspect among other preparations for the rituals and celebrations followed by the Bobere family for the day and they have done everything they can and more. “Just like every year, this time too Eid started by waking up before sunrise for the morning obligatory prayers, followed by dressing up and then performing the Eid prayers. The unnecessary chaos on the morning of Eid is unavoidable in my home as everyone wants to be the first one to get ready for the blessed day,” says the excited CST resident.
After these rituals, the 26-year-old intends to wish friends and family, and spam WhatsApp groups with Eid Mubarak messages like always so that she can take all the time to enjoy a delicious lunch after that. “Instead of taking a long nap after eating biryani for lunch, this year I plan to visit close relatives for a get-together,” she adds. It was something that she couldn’t do in the last few years because of the Covid-19 pandemic that wreaked havoc around the world. She explains, “Eid this year will be a bit different for a lot of people as a few relatives and family members are no longer with us because they have passed away during Covid. While most of us have made it normal to simply wish everyone on the phone instead of visiting due to social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to visit friends and family for social gatherings as it revives the bonds and helps us stay connected.”
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