Awaiting my family’s return from Hajj for full celebration.

People from far and wide travelled to catch a glimpse of him. On the night before Eid, fans of all ages waited outside his residence in anticipation. This Bollywood superstar did not disappoint them. In the afternoon, dressed in a white kurta and pajama, the “Sultan” of Bollywood stepped out onto the balcony.

In an industry where the spotlight often overshadows personal life, Pori Moni's devotion to her children is a reminder that family remains at the core of everything she does. This Eid, she plans to stay in Dhaka, spending quality time with her little ones, ensuring the holiday revolves around their happiness. "Even if I go somewhere, I’ll take them with me," she shared with a smile.

“Eid means joy, and I want to share that joy with my family,” Badhan tells The Daily Star, her voice filled with warmth and anticipation. For her, this Eid will be extra special as her daughter will be by her side, filling their home with the same excitement Badhan once felt during her own childhood celebrations.

The world has changed, and with it, so has Eid. Yet, paradoxically, technology is bringing back the very elements we thought we had lost.

As the fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close, the festive spirit is evident not just in growing contributions to charitable causes and a surge in remittances but also the infectious energy among everyday people on the streets.

People have started leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their loved ones and their journeys have mostly been hassle-free.

Thousands of people started to leave Dhaka by trains today to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in their village homes