Saturday 9 July 2016

How people celebrate their Eid in Ziarat


Eid al-Fitr is an important religious occasion celebrated by the Muslims across the world.. Eid ul Fitr is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm and fervor in Ziarat . Eid festivities continue for three days. People enjoyed and spend time in many activities during these days. The Eid activities started from early morning in Ziarat. People wear new dresses and goes to Mosque to offer.Fajar namaz. Special Eid prayer ceremonies are organized in all the mosques. In this regards after Namaz Khutba is narrated by Masjid Imam.  Once the  prayers are over, people scatter around to wish and greet others. They hug and exchange Eid Mubarak wishes with each other.
It is a custom of Ziarat that after offering Fajar Namaz people goes to graveyard. The people in large number visit graveyards to offer Fateha for their late loved ones.

Eid Namaz is held in Eidgah at various places of Ziarat. In small area it is held in mosques. Eid namaz is offered between 8 to 9 am. People gathered in huge number to offer Eid namaz

After Eid namaz a feast is arranged in mosque where all people of village eat together. It is called Dasterkhaan . Village people bring dishes of their choices from home. Some bring tea; some bring dessert like halwa and other sweet dishes.  Some bring rice, some curry, meat, roti and vegetable. .People share dishes with each other and enjoyed the varieties of food. After having feast people head to their homes to spend time in their personal activities.

People visit friends and relatives with their families. They visit every house in the village and ask their good health. The host greets them and serves delicious dishes. Old people and sick people are given moral supports and paid special attention on Eid day.  Elders give Eidy to younger ones. 

Women and girls are adorned with jewelry, bangles, gifts and new dresses on this day. Children go out and have fun with their friends and relatives. Various kinds of games are enjoyed by kids and youngsters. Usually kids play with eggs and youngster with target shooting games

During the Eid days huge number of Tourists from all over Baluchistan and other areas visit to Zia rat. They go for picnic. Mostly people goes to Prospect point, a highest area in Ziarat where vehicle can go and do camping there. They enjoy the serene beauty of nature. Local perform musical programs and do the traditional Pashto dance Atttan on Dhol (drum). They also visit Kharwari Baba shrine.




Eid is an occasion shared by every individual with respect love, concern and care. People socially enjoy and share happiness with each other. The Eid days are known to bring joy and peace in Ziarat.
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