Eid

Educational institutions need to be more considerate of all religious festivities

Sufficient time must be given to these students to ensure that they aren’t prevented from practicing their faiths.
24 April 2023, 14:30 PM

Taijul cherishes Eid in native Natore

The Daily Star Sports team caught up with Taijul Islam to celebrate the festivities of Eid. The left-arm spinner finds the most joy in his permanent address in Natore. He celebrates the happiness of Eid with his family there. Despite cherishing all the festivities, the 31-year-old did admit to being tight-fisted when it comes to giving away salami.
24 April 2023, 14:16 PM

My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks

Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
24 April 2023, 09:20 AM

Three stops to Jigatola

Amidst the joyous occasion of Eid greetings and smiles, I stood still in solitude–wearing my red, torn half pants, topless from the navel up
24 April 2023, 08:21 AM

Man who has never entered kitchen complains about food on Eid

Mr Gordov was saying how his wife's hours of effort in the kitchen in this scorching heat just couldn’t live up to his outrageous expectations as a Bangladeshi male.
23 April 2023, 17:00 PM

How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid

It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.
23 April 2023, 15:00 PM

5 anime series to catch up on during Eid vacation

Here are five short anime series you can spend your vacation binging on.
23 April 2023, 12:30 PM

Only books and longing for this year’s Eid

Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions
23 April 2023, 09:13 AM

Reminiscing Eid card stalls

Artificiality swallowed up a tradition we held so dear to our hearts.
22 April 2023, 16:50 PM

5 anime movies to binge during your Eid vacation

The Eid vacation wouldn’t really feel complete without a long binge-watching spree.
22 April 2023, 14:50 PM

The beauty of Eid mornings

There is something magical about Eid mornings.
22 April 2023, 02:27 AM

The burden of buying Eid gifts

Eid is supposed to bring joy, but the expectations of gifts become a burden for many.
21 April 2023, 16:44 PM

Everyone should be helping out on chand raat

What have you been doing this chand raat?
21 April 2023, 16:34 PM

‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid

Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.
21 April 2023, 13:23 PM

Are your faaka Dhaka jokes elitist?

Maybe we need to reconsider what we’re deriving entertainment from.
21 April 2023, 11:27 AM

Eid Recipes: A classic twist on lachha shemai

An Eid spread is incomplete without delectable desserts and shemai is sure to be on the table. It is one of the indispensable things that contribute to the gaiety of Eid. In the festive spirit of Eid, here are two traditional recipes made with lachha shemai for you to feast on with friends and family during the joyful occasion.
20 April 2023, 17:01 PM

Over 100 theatres reopening for Eid

With Eid just around the corner, it has been anticipated that a total of nine films would be released on the occasion.
20 April 2023, 10:22 AM

5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid

An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience
20 April 2023, 00:50 AM

Should you visit your hometown before or after Eid?

Looking to visit your hometown for Eid but not sure if you should? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We will weigh the pros and cons of visiting your hometown during and after Eid to help you make your mind up.
20 April 2023, 00:11 AM

How to manage Eid invites

Eid is a time of celebration, so naturally, you will have a lot of invites to attend. Given the unbearable heat this summer, coupled with the fact that you are one person who can only visit so many places. To make it easier for you and help you manage your invites better, here are a few tips for you.
19 April 2023, 23:55 PM