<p>The month of piety and sacrifice is set for a festive climax. The Muslim community is ready to break its dawn-to-dusk, month-long Ramzan fast on Monday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The Eid-ul-fitr or Eid, that marks the end of Ramadan, is not only an excuse to eat to one’s heart’s content but an occasion to get together with family and friends. <br /><br />Metrolife speaks to a few people across the City to understand what’s in store for Eid and the significance of the occasion. After a visit to the mosque and a round of namaz, Muslims break their fast with an elaborate breakfast. Youngsters bring along their non-Muslim friends just to give them a feel of Eid. <br /><br />The women folk in most Muslim households in the City cook throughout the day, treating not only their family but their guests as well to a sumptuous feast. New clothes, jewellery and shoes are also an indispensable part of the celebrations.<br /><br />The Khan family on Wheeler Road has been serving biryani for a couple of years now. Their biryani is popular in most parts of the City. Khan’s is a large family and on Eid, family and friends, who hop by the Khan household, never leave without feasting on Mrs Khan’s biryani. <br /><br />Mrs Khan has two sons and a daughter — all married and well-settled. “Breakfast is something to look forward to on Eid. We break our fast with Sheer Kurma, which is a sweet dish made from vermicelli, complete with dry fruits, kofta curry and butter paranthas.<br /><br /> Lunch always has mutton or chicken biryani accompanied by kheer, curry and raita and Shahi Tukda made from milk, bread and ghee,” explains Mrs Khan. Her sons, daughter and daughters-in-law join in the cooking. <br /><br />Asma Banu, a student, has not only bought herself new clothes, but also plans to invite a couple of her friends over for lunch. <br /><br />“After the early morning prayers, we feast with our family, friends and neighbours. After a month-long penance, this festival is truly special.<br /><br /> I help my mother dish out a variety of dishes like gulab jamun, halwa, mitta and biryani of course. It’s time to get together with our near and dear ones,” observes Asma. <br /><br />Shahid Khan, a resident of JP Nagar, has a huge family of seven children. <br />He says that he has been shopping for clothes and jewellery for the last one week. <br /><br />“It’s not only a time to splurge but share what you have with the less privileged. We have an orphanage in our neighbourhood. On Eid, we sponsor lunch and dinner for the 50-odd children who live there,” says Shahid. <br /><br />He believes that sharing during Eid adds a human touch to the celebrations.</p>
<p>The month of piety and sacrifice is set for a festive climax. The Muslim community is ready to break its dawn-to-dusk, month-long Ramzan fast on Monday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The Eid-ul-fitr or Eid, that marks the end of Ramadan, is not only an excuse to eat to one’s heart’s content but an occasion to get together with family and friends. <br /><br />Metrolife speaks to a few people across the City to understand what’s in store for Eid and the significance of the occasion. After a visit to the mosque and a round of namaz, Muslims break their fast with an elaborate breakfast. Youngsters bring along their non-Muslim friends just to give them a feel of Eid. <br /><br />The women folk in most Muslim households in the City cook throughout the day, treating not only their family but their guests as well to a sumptuous feast. New clothes, jewellery and shoes are also an indispensable part of the celebrations.<br /><br />The Khan family on Wheeler Road has been serving biryani for a couple of years now. Their biryani is popular in most parts of the City. Khan’s is a large family and on Eid, family and friends, who hop by the Khan household, never leave without feasting on Mrs Khan’s biryani. <br /><br />Mrs Khan has two sons and a daughter — all married and well-settled. “Breakfast is something to look forward to on Eid. We break our fast with Sheer Kurma, which is a sweet dish made from vermicelli, complete with dry fruits, kofta curry and butter paranthas.<br /><br /> Lunch always has mutton or chicken biryani accompanied by kheer, curry and raita and Shahi Tukda made from milk, bread and ghee,” explains Mrs Khan. Her sons, daughter and daughters-in-law join in the cooking. <br /><br />Asma Banu, a student, has not only bought herself new clothes, but also plans to invite a couple of her friends over for lunch. <br /><br />“After the early morning prayers, we feast with our family, friends and neighbours. After a month-long penance, this festival is truly special.<br /><br /> I help my mother dish out a variety of dishes like gulab jamun, halwa, mitta and biryani of course. It’s time to get together with our near and dear ones,” observes Asma. <br /><br />Shahid Khan, a resident of JP Nagar, has a huge family of seven children. <br />He says that he has been shopping for clothes and jewellery for the last one week. <br /><br />“It’s not only a time to splurge but share what you have with the less privileged. We have an orphanage in our neighbourhood. On Eid, we sponsor lunch and dinner for the 50-odd children who live there,” says Shahid. <br /><br />He believes that sharing during Eid adds a human touch to the celebrations.</p>