Another sad Eid without festivities and celebrations

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By: Altamash K.


Long ago memories of Eid haul me to a sense of sadness when I remember the gleeful moments from my past celebrations. It has been the second consecutive year to watch looming despairs of the pandemic that has washed off all the joy in one go. 

Learning memories of the festivities of Eid is no less than a sorrowful event that would grieve you in the present struggle. Yet the cheerful memories of the festival are hard to let off when it was the only time, all the diasporas visited their ancestral homelands meeting old friends & families. I still remember those pre-fest preparations that demanded equal contributions from each member of the family. But the current scenario contradicts each practice we loved to do in those goody days. 

The horrifying stature of the festival is far more displeasing than the last since the loss incurred by each and all of us is much-much huge this time. I haven't met a single person, a friend, a family who haven't lost a dear one, or who have been left untouched with the catastrophic moment, I don't feel like naming every time. 

But in Islam, hopelessness is a great sin. It’s often the result of ignorance of the greatness of the Almighty. One should never give in to despair. Even in the worst-case scenario, with the same, I wish to overcome the dejected feeling of being weak & helpless. 

Let's keep a glimmer of hope in our hearts and remember His infinite Mercy; He will never turn anyone away. 

Eid Mubarak!!

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