Eid

Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan

It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
31 March 2024, 10:08 AM

Eid shopping remorse over consumerism

In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
31 March 2024, 09:37 AM

Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards

Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.
28 March 2024, 00:00 AM

Five exciting films hit theatres today 

As the joyous occasion of Eid ul Azha arrives, movie enthusiasts across the country are in for a treat as five highly anticipated films hit the silver screen today. With approximately 60 theatres operating regularly, the number has soared to 168 during the Eid festivities, creating a buzz of excitement among cinema-goers.
29 June 2023, 04:34 AM

Rawhide traders likely to get better prices this Eid

Rawhide traders and farmers at the grassroots level are expected to receive better prices from the sale of animal skins during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha as the business outlook for leather and leather goods for 2023 is still bright despite the lingering uncertainty at home and abroad. 
19 June 2023, 02:00 AM

Memories of Eid and ‘Dipu Number Two’

One of my most vivid memories growing up was discovering the joys of reading during one train journey to Rajshahi, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal's novel of childhood adventures
24 April 2023, 14:55 PM

Educational institutions need to be more considerate of all religious festivities

Sufficient time must be given to these students to ensure that they aren’t prevented from practicing their faiths.
24 April 2023, 14:30 PM

Taijul cherishes Eid in native Natore

The Daily Star Sports team caught up with Taijul Islam to celebrate the festivities of Eid. The left-arm spinner finds the most joy in his permanent address in Natore. He celebrates the happiness of Eid with his family there. Despite cherishing all the festivities, the 31-year-old did admit to being tight-fisted when it comes to giving away salami.
24 April 2023, 14:16 PM

My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks

Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
24 April 2023, 09:20 AM

Three stops to Jigatola

Amidst the joyous occasion of Eid greetings and smiles, I stood still in solitude–wearing my red, torn half pants, topless from the navel up
24 April 2023, 08:21 AM

Man who has never entered kitchen complains about food on Eid

Mr Gordov was saying how his wife's hours of effort in the kitchen in this scorching heat just couldn’t live up to his outrageous expectations as a Bangladeshi male.
23 April 2023, 17:00 PM

How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid

It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.
23 April 2023, 15:00 PM

5 anime series to catch up on during Eid vacation

Here are five short anime series you can spend your vacation binging on.
23 April 2023, 12:30 PM

Only books and longing for this year’s Eid

Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions
23 April 2023, 09:13 AM

Reminiscing Eid card stalls

Artificiality swallowed up a tradition we held so dear to our hearts.
22 April 2023, 16:50 PM

The beauty of Eid mornings

There is something magical about Eid mornings.
22 April 2023, 02:27 AM

The burden of buying Eid gifts

Eid is supposed to bring joy, but the expectations of gifts become a burden for many.
21 April 2023, 16:44 PM

Everyone should be helping out on chand raat

What have you been doing this chand raat?
21 April 2023, 16:34 PM

‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid

Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.
21 April 2023, 13:23 PM

Are your faaka Dhaka jokes elitist?

Maybe we need to reconsider what we’re deriving entertainment from.
21 April 2023, 11:27 AM