For most of us, Eid is a blessed occasion. Decked out in new clothes, binge-eating to the best of our abilities, and a sudden leap of monetary income all coupled with the fact that it comes after the tough month of Ramadan are only a few delights to the occasion.
However, there are a few types of people we encounter during this time that almost make us wish it didn’t exist in the first place. For those of you who know what we're talking about, you know for a fact this isn’t an exaggeration.
The ‘Kolakoli’ Bro
In every family there’s that one person who just can’t resist the bro-hug. He’ll hug everyone he meets starting from the time after morning prayer, and his excitement is through the roof. Come on bro, not everyone likes hugs.
Salami Snatchers
We’ve all been there. Touching the elders’ feet to ask for a handful of notes – that’s understandable. However, if the snatchers are little children who think it’s okay to use their cute little eyes and toothy smiles to persuade their older cousins – no, that isn’t very nice!
The Gossip Girl
She wakes up early in the morning to make her family only the creamiest payesh. She slaves away in the kitchen for hours making all kinds of dishes for her near and dear ones. She doesn’t have a single moment to relax and take a break – until late afternoon, when she’s going to visit her cousins or friends to talk about X’s cheating husband and Y’s V-neck dress that apparently leaves very little to her colorful imagination. Boys and girls, the Gossip Girl no longer hides behind a screen.
Droopy Eyes
Eid is supposed to be a happy celebration – one that brings us closer to our family and friends. Nevertheless, because of the shopping craze going on in the country and everywhere else in the world in this time, many of us lose sight of that. You’ve all known someone who chose not to participate in the Eid hype just because their dresses weren’t nice, or their shoes weren’t new. Pucker up, there are 364 better days in the year to sit around and complain.
Warm Welcome
This is a social event. We usually visit our close relatives and friends’ places, and for once, it’s not just for the food. Everywhere we’ll find aunties stuffing our mouth with food. “Ma, have some more. I spent so much time with it; you must try it!” It’s difficult to say no to them when they’re such amazing hosts and have worked hours to make delicious meals for us guests. But come on, our stomachs are not THAT elastic. Gag yourself and puke before your next dawat.
