Tagabun Taharim Titun

Walking onto one of the red carpets at the Grand Théâtre Lumière of the Festival de Cannes is a rare honour for any journalist. This year, the Arts and Entertainment Editor of the Daily Star, Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz, made that prestigious journey.

The sun rose like a warm golden yolk. It spilt over the rooftops of the sleeping city. It was the morning of Eid. The air was thick with the scent of cardamom and ghee. Amara woke up before her alarm. She was nine years old. This was her favourite day of the year. She jumped out of bed. Her new dress was hanging in the wardrobe. It was the colour of a summer sky. It had tiny silver beads that looked like stars. She touched the fabric softly. It felt like magic.

I remember a time when the arrival of the crescent moon was marked not by a notification on a smartphone, but by the frantic, joyful scent of henna. As a child, my Chand Raat was defined by a singular mission: sitting perfectly still while my older cousins traced intricate mandalas on my palms. The orange-red stain the next morning was the ultimate badge of festive honour. Fast forward to the present, and my role has shifted significantly. Now, the night before Eid is less about the cooling sensation of mehedi and more about the precision of matching the colours of new curtains, repositioning the sofa for maximum guest capacity, and cross-checking the grocery list to ensure the shemai has just the right amount of saffron.This personal evolution mirrors a much larger transformation in how...

Eid morning opens like a warm window into family life and bright moods. Giving a present is a simple way to say I see you and I care. The best gifts match real routines and small joys. Think of a cozy cup for slow mornings, a favorite snack that brings a smile, a box of dates for sharing, or a ticket for a short outing together. Useful items and little treats can be just as meaningful as grand gestures. Let us explore different gift ideas you can try this Eid. For

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