Eid-ul-Fitr
‘Now I only give salamis’
For Jaker, this year was a special Eid. The hardworking middle-order batter talked about his time away from cricket during past Eids and his inspirations in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi.
When was the first Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?
Starting from the city of Mecca and then migrating to Medina to escape persecution, the early Muslims, led by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), had to face tremendous adversity to stay true to their faith. It was within this turmoil that the first celebrations of Eid took place
50% factories yet to pay salary of March
As of yesterday, 51.21 percent, or 4,849 out of 9,469 mills and factories, did not pay the salaries for the month of March, data from the Industrial Police showed.
Festival fervour driving home appliance sales
Although there is no accurate data on the market for electronic home appliances, industry insiders believe that sales during Eid-ul-Fitr account for around 60 percent of their annual receipts.
Economics of Eid
As the darkness of night made way for the first light of day, a rhythmic hum echoed through the tranquil dawn in Jamalpur like a heartbeat.
Southern Routes: Bus operators charging extra ahead of Eid
Sirajul Islam, a businessman from Dhaka’s Rayerbagh, was waiting for a BRTC bus in Fulbaria bus terminal area around 3:30pm yesterday. He would travel to Barishal with his wife and two sons.
Cabinet decides against extending Eid holiday by a day
The Cabinet Committee on Law and Order yesterday recommended a holiday on April 9 before Eid, but the Cabinet rejected it today
#Décor / The charm of deshi motifs on Eid tableware
Central to the celebration of Eid is the scrumptious spread of food and it is that time of the year when the choice of tableware plays a subtle yet significant role. Desi motifs and designs ¬– nakshi kantha, Jamdani – with their intricate patterns and vivid hues, tell tales of heritage and craftsmanship have evolved over centuries.
Bulkhead movement to be halted five days before and after Eid
The movement of all types of bulkheads will be completely halted five days before and after Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure hassle-free journey for holidaymakers
Eid: Moon sighting committee to meet tomorrow
The National Moon Sighting Committee will meet tomorrow evening to fix the date of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.
Most Kuakata hotels booked for Eid
Tourism business in Kuakata is expected to be booming during this Eid holiday as the most of the rooms in 130 residential hotels and motels have been booked already.
Eid holiday of Sundarbans forest employees cancelled
Forest Department has cancelled the Eid holiday of its staff, including the officials and rangers, working in the Sundarbans.
Millions making Eid journey
The absence of pandemic restrictions are causing more people to leave Dhaka this Eid compared to the last two years.
Dhaka boutiques see rise in sales on Pahela Baishakh
“At least the pandemic has subsided and people are coming back to the stores. We reserved a moderate collection for Baishakh, especially for consumers who want to celebrate the occasion with fervour,” said Khalid Mahmood Khan, owner of home-grown apparel store Kay Kraft.
President, PM greet countrymen on Eid-ul-Fitr
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greets the countrymen as well as the Muslims across the world on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the greatest religious festivals of the Muslim Ummah.
Embracing your earthy-self
Ah! A summer Eid in Dhaka. Bright mornings that begin with warm greetings, and delicious, lavish breakfasts are reminiscent of childhood and happiness. Sunny afternoons that are redolent with silvery smiles and rustle of crisp new muslin saris perfumed sweet from the cardamom and rosewater.
BRTA will work at Dhaka bus stations for smooth Eid journey
Three committees of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) will remain vigilant in three key bus stations of Dhaka from May 30 to June 4 for a hassle-free journey of Eid-ul-Fitr holidaymakers.
‘Conduct mobile court to curb irregularities in waterways’
The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) underscores the need for strengthening mobile court drives against irregularities and mismanagements in services of waterways ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr.
No truck, lorry will ply highways for 3 days before Eid
The journey of holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr this year will be smooth compared to previous years, says Md Nazrul Islam, secretary of Road Transport and Highway Division.