Scrumptious food defines Eid festivities

Express Tribune

03-04-2025

The festival of Eidul Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour all across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
As per tradition families both hosted, and were, in kind, treated to delicious dishes. On the first and second day of Eid, most people visited friends and relatives' houses to greet them. Then on the others day, they went to entertainment venues, food streets and food courts to celebrate Eid.
Children especially enjoyed the three days continuous holidays coupled with the weekend. Those seen out and about on Eid were seen with faces beaming with joy. The younger ones also cherished the added bonus of receiving Eidi, which is something children look forward to each Eid. They appeared very happy to collect crisp notes freshly issued from the bank.
The women who are customarily responsible for preparing Iftar and Suhoor spreads throughout the 30 days of Ramazan were able to catch a break by going out to eat during Eid. Families and food lovers flocked to the food street and food courts of Stadium Road in Rawalpindi. Some enjoyed their favourite barbecue, others enjoyed chicken and mutton karahi as well as pulao. Meat lovers also ate dry tikkas and karhai from Shinwari, making up for the 30 days of fasting. Children also bought their favourite snacks, like burgers and chips, with their Eidi.
On the festival of joy, the heads of families also spent generously to fulfil the wishes of their children and families.