eid ul azha

Too much red meat? Here’s how to keep gout in check this Eid

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in joints.

#Perspective / The big Eid detox: Because that wasn’t just one cheat day

While you should indulge because, let’s be honest, Eid is about love, family, and licking rezala off your elbow, it’s not a bad idea to also plan a bit of a comeback. A soft, digestive reboot.

Safe meat storage tips for qurbani Eid at home

This Eid, prevent leftover meat waste with safe handling, proper freezing below -18°C, airtight packaging, and portioning. Defrost meat slowly in the fridge, marinate for flavour and safety, and always discard spoiled meat to ensure freshness and health.

Turn qurbani cuts into gourmet steaks this Eid

This Eid-ul-Azha, elevate your Qurbani beef with perfectly cooked steaks. Learn expert steak techniques from choosing cuts to seasoning and doneness — ditch the bhuna routine and serve juicy, flavour-packed steak that celebrates bold carnivore flair.

Qurbani Eid 101: Keep your sacrificial animal happy and healthy

With Eid-ul-Azha near, proper care of Qurbani animals is vital. Select healthy livestock, maintain their feeding routine, provide clean water, shelter, and hygiene, ensure child safety, and perform humane sacrifice to fulfil religious and ethical responsibilities effectively.

Sweet meets savoury: Fruity meat recipes for Eid

Discover bold Eid-ul-Azha flavours with fruit-infused meat recipes like pineapple beef curry, lamb with apples, mutton in tamarind coconut, soy-orange beef, mango chicken stir-fry, and lamb pomegranate skewers—perfect sweet-savoury pairings that elevate traditional festive cooking.

Gabtoli Market: Cattle plentiful, buyers scarce

Despite a sufficient number of sacrificial animals available in the country, cattle prices remain high compared to the same period last year.

Govt declares 10-day Eid holiday

The Eid-ul-Azha holidays will begin on June 5 and continue until June 14, offering a 10-day break for public servants across the country.

10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

The decision was made today at a meeting of the advisory council at the Secretariat

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

A vegetarian’s guide to manoeuvring Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha might not be as fun for vegetarians. But is it so?

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024
July 1, 2023
July 1, 2023

Eid Day 3: What to watch on television

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, television channels brought a diverse range of programmes and special tele-fictions to entertain the audience. From captivating dramas to entertaining movies, there's something for everyone to enjoy on the third day of Eid.

June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023

Celebrities share heartwarming Eid moments

On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Dhallywood celebrities embraced the festive spirit and shared glimpses of their Eid celebrations with fans. From heartwarming family moments to stylish ensembles, these beloved stars took to social media to spread joy, promote their films, and extend warm Eid greetings.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

All cows moo to heaven

The farm had transformed overnight into a spinning wheel of fear and intrigue. The mother cows' hushed grunts weaved an elaborate tapestry of tales.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

The charm of Mirkadim cows at the Rahmatganj Cattle Market

When you step into the Rahmatganj Cattle Market, located at the Rahmatganj playground in the heart of old Dhaka, a sense of anticipation will grip you about all the sacrificial animals gathered for the occasion of Eid ul Azha. Amidst the lively atmosphere, some are looking for not just any breed of cows, but the prized ‘buitta’, white cows which hail from Mirkadim of Munshiganj.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Cleanliness during Eid ul Azha

While the sacrifice of a beloved animal during Eid ul Azha has significant value to everyone and is a celebration for all Muslims, one thing we fail to keep in mind is to maintain the cleanliness of our surroundings.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

First Aid for Eid ul Azha

Eid brings happiness to those who celebrate but of the two Eids, Eid ul Azha is the one that often leaves us with cuts and bruises. It does not matter how careful you are, people end up with wounds more often than not. Here is how you should prepare for first aid with Eid ul Azha in mind.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Refrigerator hacks to store meat safely during Eid ul Azha

With Eid ul Azha on the horizon, most homes will have a large quantity of meat from their sacrificial animals. With so much meat to keep, it can be quite tricky to store them safely. So, here are some hacks for storing meat to keep them fresh, and make the most use of your refrigerator.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

4 recipes to celebrate Eid ul Azha

While we should all be concerned about our health, festivities like Eid do call for something special. The following are some suggestions for Eid day recipes that you can try out this time around. Relatively easy to make, they are perfect to serve in family dinners or dawats.