after two years of sitting idle,
the streets are bustling again.
Eid! Eid! Eid! Eid!
The anticipation for the moon to appear
and the last-minute frenzy when it does.
The food and the beautiful clothes,
the hugs and the presents.
Holding hands with your nearest
and calling those further away from you
that are your dearest.
Colours of mehndi, the aroma of attar
and the smiles of joy.
You wouldn’t want to be anywhere else at this moment
but here.
Sounds of greetings everywhere
and plates being filled with second and third servings-
there is no holding back today.
Remembering those who may not be with us anymore
this eid
and seeing a little one celebrate their first eid.
Feeling gratitude for all that you have
at this moment around you
and giving something in charity to better the life of someone else.
Eidgah brimming with devotees-
the repeating of the takbeers, Allahu Akbar.
Feeling a closeness to Allah that He has gifted you
this blessed day
to rejoice to your heart’s content
for the entire month’s worth of sacrifice
and ibadah you have made,
whether that’s sleep or hunger and thirst
or dropping an old habit or starting a new one.
Eid! Eid! Eid! Eid!
– Poetry by Faeeja Humaira Meem
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Great Artwork and Great Poetry!