The essence of Eid: When we become one
It is Eid Al-Udha on Tuesday 15 th October 2013. For the 4 th year I am having it here in the UK. The weird lonely feeling of being away from home. Eid has always been associated with joy, happiness and family gatherings for me. Those memories of Eid home wander around un-invited to me. Eid with its full joy, happiness and fun. Memories of when the whole house is revamped, cleaned and where everyone participates in cleaning, tidying, etc. Being the tallest in the house, the chore of fitting the curtain was the one that is always kept for me. In fact most of my friends have the same job in Eid. Memories of the Eid day. Waking up early, putting on the clean and ironed cloth- prepared the night before- and spreading Eid greetings to family before heading to prayer. After the prayer, occurs the most fascinating and amazing thing I have experienced in my life. People hugging e...