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You are here: Home / Uncategorized / Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak!

September 1, 2011 by amreen

web-eid-toronto_1314063cl-8.jpgYesterday marked the end of 30 days of fasting.  The month felt long while I was fasting, but now seems like it went by very fast.  I definitely feel a cleanse physically and mentally, and my appetite has shrunk (I’m hoping to keep that going as long as I can…).  Every year, I promise myself that I will maintain the heightened spirituality in the home that is cultivated during Ramadan. I’m doing the same this year with my fingers crossed.

We marked our celebration yesterday with prayers held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (see picture above from the event, from yesterdays Globe and Mail).  It is powerful to be there with thousands of other Muslims all sharing their experience together. i love the fashion parade from all over the Muslim world – the clothes were amazing!
We finished the day with fabulous late lunch at my brother and sister-in-law’s home.  Delicious biriyani and bhagara bhaingan hit the spot and we had a quiet family evening, satiated at home, opening presents and drinking tea.  My in-laws were in town from Calgary for the holiday, which added to the celebratory feeling.
Here’s a pic of our family dressed up for Eid!
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Comments

  1. Amreen says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Thanks Tracey! I already feel the “calm” slipping away – but I’m trying to hold on! Enjoy your long weekend!

  2. Amreen says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Thank you so much Chantel!

  3. Amreen says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    thanks so much Sara!

  4. Tracey says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    What rich traditions… I love these pics – you are all so beautiful, Amreen! I hope your good feelings of renewed hightened spirituality remain with you for a long time. xox

  5. Chantel says

    September 2, 2011 at 2:48 am

    Thanks for sharing that and I am looking forward to learning more about your traditions. I have to agree that the clothing is beautiful!

  6. Sara says

    September 1, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I love learning about your traditions Amreen! What a beautiful family!

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