For many, it was a time of joy and ritual—of family, food, and faith. But for some of us, it was quieter.
I know my engine is dying. I know that, by the time the next Eid rolls around, the busy little humans will have taken me apart to create something new.
When he was handing over the money to Naimuddin, their father, Kalam silently cried, holding Dholi’s neck in the yard.
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.
Actor Rashed Mamun Apu, whose films “Daagi” and “Jongli” hit theatres this Eid, described the festive season as a significant milestone for Bangladeshi cinema.
The world has changed, and with it, so has Eid. Yet, paradoxically, technology is bringing back the very elements we thought we had lost.
A special cover of Rising Stars where we look back at how Eid has changed for us over the years.
To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.
Muslims across Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow (Monday) after a month of fasting
Here is a list of 5 short and swift books for fellow bookworms (people who would much rather stay in than socialise) to nestle in with on this Eid day.
Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?
Although this tends to happen in almost every salon visit, the festive season brings out the best of their rather unconventional selling methods.
Whether it’s a friend or a family member, why not use Eid as an excuse to catch up? Let bygones be bygones and move forward with a fresh start.
It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.
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.
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.
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