Henna has come to symbolise celebration, especially in the Eid culture. Intricate patterns of burnished amber and chocolate browns decorating the hands of a bride or of scores of women and girls on Eid bear testament to the fact, and add to the festive ambience. Henna has been around for centuries, but its origin is difficult to trace. Cultural interaction caused by centuries of migration makes it almost impossible

“Chaad Dekha”, or the sighting of the new moon, plays a huge role in the lives of Muslims who follow the appearance of the moon as the criteria for determining important dates in the lunar calendar, such as the beginning and end of each month in the Islamic calendar, and thus the beginning and end of Ramadan, and of course, Eid. To this day, chaad dekha, remains a celebratory marker for the end of Ramadan, calling in Eid-ul-Fitr.

This Eid, La Mode, has incorporated Zardosi with regular footwear to complete the festive look. Taking inspiration from the era of Kings and Mughals, the shoes display a chic look.

Set up by two young Italian friends in the heart of Dhaka, Filippo Ferri and Alberto Ruscalla, The Italian Kitchen has one clear goal: “Make Italian food, in its purest form”.

To be considered truly unique and stand out is ironically the most common desire that has taken hold of the fancies of people over the ages. That is no less true today, even though our expressions and attitudes have changed. Amishe-a play on words for I am she – is a tradition inspired and opulent take on the modern woman's desire for something truly unique.

I remember growing up with my siblings and how excited we used to be during the last few days of Ramadan – the reason? Eid was around the corner! Back in those days, life was simple, and the two Eids were the most important celebrations in our lives; meaning new clothes, new shoes and visiting loved ones. Food played a major part, especially after a month of fasting.

You have guests coming over for Eid dinner, and all the food is set and ready to be served. You know the food is good, but you feel like something is missing, and you are not wrong. Good food only becomes great food with the help of dips and sauces, and with these dips and sauce recipes, you can be sure to rule the table this Eid.

Eid is just around the corner, and you know what that means; friends and family coming over for a lunch or dinner together. And despite the many various dishes prepped, one thing unfortunately remains constant, typical rice dishes like polau. Why not change things up this Eid with these special rice recipes, courtesy of Md. Bilal Hossain, Chef of Qatar Airways.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (315°F/Gas 2-3). Season the flour with sea salt and lightly coat the lamb shanks with the flour, and shake off any excess. Dice the onion, carrot, celery and leek into 1cm pieces.

Ramadan is almost over, and we all know what that means. It is the countdown to the joyous celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr. The festival is celebrated by preparing feisty dishes, including beef, chicken and mutton.

On the United Nations International Day of Families (15 May), Nestlé announced its global “Nestlé for Healthier Kids” initiative. The programme includes the further development of healthier products and advice for families on nutrition and exercise. It aims at helping 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030.

Guavas and Apples every day, doctors riot.

Most of us get busy in celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in special ways, and of course, preparing for Eid, which is just around the corner. Due to changes in timing in our routines, it becomes a difficult task to maintain regular timing for medication, exercise and taking care of ourselves in general. This is especially for people suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis etc. Some patients find it very difficult to maintain their medications during fasting, and end up getting sick. Here are a few tips to maintain all the timings and proper diet during this period.

Menstruation is the most natural process of a woman's body that requires a lot of self care and caution. Making sure you maintain proper hygiene during your periods, drinking a lot of water and eating right is key to reducing inconveniences you face during this time.

With Eid holidays coming up, everyone is gearing up for an exotic getaway. Travelling, a great way to unwind and experience new cuisines, landscape and culture, can often be a hassle in a foreign land. For Bangladeshi travellers who are planning to stay rooted in the country this Eid with family and friends, can find a travelling option through Uber in Dhaka and Chittagong. Users can make the most of travelling from one dawat to another with an UberHIRE

Like every year, once Ramadan begins, restaurants go all-out with their platters. And Nando's, with their Ramadan platters, have truly stood out with their “Feed your fire with ours” platters.

World renowned natural brand Himalaya has brought a soap-free facewash solution titled, Fairness Kesar Face wash in Bangladesh. This face wash is specially formulated with saffron which helps to brighten the complexion and its antibacterial property prevents the bacterial infection. It is also enriched with cucumber, pomegranate and mint.

Bangladesh Matchbox Collectors Club (BMCC) celebrated the 237th birthday of John Walker on 29 May, 2018, the English inventor who invented the friction match and namely the matchbox .

This year, check out SadaKalo's collection that has been based on the works of well-known artisan, Sarat Mela Chakma's sample book “Alam”. The line plays homage to the book's traditional indigenous motifs and designs, and is available at all SadaKalo outlets.

For the occasion of Ramadan this year, Coca-Cola Bangladesh introduces the 'Taste the Sehri' and 'Bashay Iftar' campaign. The month-long campaign is currently running in the capital's 63 popular and renowned restaurants. Foodies can avail this offer by buying a Coca-Cola and Food combos and will be rewarded with free Sehri Nights tickets.