Eid in Dhaka is a time of vibrant celebrations, heartfelt reunions, and, for many, the perfect opportunity to capture and share the city's festive spirit on Instagram. If you're staying in town this Eid, and looking to blend tradition with aesthetics, these five Dhaka gems are where your lens should linger.

Photo: Ayman Anika

Beauty Boarding, Old Dhaka

Nestled in lively Bangla Bazar, Old Dhaka, Beauty Boarding is more than just a lodging place — it's a cultural landmark. Once a hub for poets, writers, and artists, this establishment exudes a nostalgic charm. During Eid, this rustic boarding house would hum with a quiet elegance for you — aged wooden beams, timeworn brick walls, and the nostalgic charm of an era that never left.

Beauty Boarding would be the perfect place for you to blend tradition and storytelling through photography. So, go ahead and snap your outfit of the day (OOTD) in a shadow-lit hallway or sip tea in one of its ivy-kissed courtyards for a reel-worthy moment with depth.

Photo: Silvia Mahjabin

Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park, Gulshan-2

If serenity had a physical address in Dhaka during Eid, this park in Gulshan would be it. What makes Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park particularly Instagrammable during Eid is the contrast it offers: men and women dressed in vibrant festive wear, walking amidst lush greenery and tranquil water views. The boardwalk-style wooden bridges, the stone paths winding through tall trees, and the soft lighting in the evening — all provide a natural frame for both lifestyle portraits and candid shots.

Photo: Prabir Das

TSC, Dhaka University

At the heart of Dhaka University lies TSC — a place that beats with the pulse of student life, activism, art, and raw energy. It's not a polished location, but that's the charm. The aesthetic is real. Document your day in black-and-white portraits, slow-panning street videos, or colour-drenched stills capturing the mosaic of faces, clothes, and stories.

Photo: Courtside

100ft road, Madani Avenue

If you haven't been to 100ft road recently, you're missing out. What used to be known mostly for the ever-popular Chef's Table Courtside has now bloomed into a full-blown avenue of excitement — especially during Eid. First things first: just driving down this road on Eid morning feels like a little celebration in itself. With Dhaka unusually quiet, the wide, open lanes offer a rare smooth ride. Roll down the windows, play your favourite Eid playlist, and take in the festive air — it's pure joy.

Feeling a little adventurous? Just pull up near Chef's Table and check out the Go Kart track nearby or Zero Gravity. The 100ft road during Eid gives you everything — wide roads for scenic drives, exciting experiences to document, stylish crowds, and tons of bright, colourful backdrops that make your Instagram feed pop.

Photo: Silvia Mahjabin

Hatirjheel

Let's be honest — no Eid photo dump is complete without at least one shot at Hatirjheel. Over the years, this place has gone from a quiet urban project to a full-blown social hotspot for Dhakaites, and on Eid, it truly comes alive.

The best part? It has a little something for everyone. You've got the bridges and overpasses that look straight out of a movie set. You've got water taxis gliding across the lake, couples and families strolling along the landscaped walkways, and people just soaking in the calm, breezy vibes — all dressed in their finest Eid outfits. The atmosphere feels festive yet relaxed, like the city is taking a long, beautiful exhale.