As muslims we celebrate 2 Festivals Called Eid .
One is Eid ul fitr which is right after the holy month of Ramadan . The second one is Eid ul adha and its on 10th dhul haj .
Here is how i prepared for Eid Ul Fitr . I start a week before eid and here is what we do
You might think this is unnecessary like we always do clean house but for Eids you have to clean every single spot that means you go through the storage boxes and cupboards everything you haven't used . After that i usually declutter and donate what we don't use but is in good condition .We always have some spare clothes that are not donate able so i just use them as scrapes to scrub the floor while deep cleaning. After the declutter situation i make all the children in house clean doors and windows for extra pocket money. This is a tradition we had as a kid so we knew how to clean and how to manage our funds. While the kids do that me and my mom divide duties like one has to take the cob webs of and the other would mop the floor .One would go clean the bathroom and other would go clean the Kitchen and by cleaning i mean deep cleaning like everything should be spotless. Half day goes by cleaning up but in end its like a brandnew safe space that radiates pure positivity .
This step is essential cause we usually shop Clothes online now but the local shops and outside streets is all lit up with lamps and everything is so joyful.Since everyone fasts the whole day Nights in Ramadan are magical everyone is out buying things . My dad always takes all the girls out and buys them bangles and makeup accessories .Most importantly Henna cones which we call mehndi .
Its a tradition to have your hands stained on Eid .
3rd step starts the day before eid i start by keeping everything thats expensive or important away locked in closets . Because On Eid we have Families coming over which means alot of kids would be coming too . Kids are adorable but also curious lil beings and they love hiding things . As a experienced person the best thing is to hide everything thats sharp , expensive pr fragile away from them .
Other thing i do is i iron all the outfits for all 3 days of every member in the house cause on Eid days we won't have enough time to do that .
As a Pakistani we only are meant to eat in steal or Plates that aren't from the Dish set . Because expensive crockery is only meant to be used at Festivals when the guest come . As my mom would say these dishes are for the time your inlaws come 😂 anyway .
I wash and dry all the plates and expensive dishes with vinegar and lime water so everything smells fresh and looks spotless.
My brother and dad go out buy Cold beverages and Savoury snacks as well as deserts .
This year we had a list to get Some potato crisps , Nimco mix , corn pops , fried lentils , and Gulab jamuns . Cause on Eid you have everyone coming at you home for just 20 minutes and so you gotta have something to be served quicked without a mess
Last step is skin care because all this deep cleaning had made us stress and now we need to be cute too. I also grab my mom and do her manicure pedicure and her nails after that i put henna on hands of every female in my house and thats it .
Tell me any other things you prepare for too in the comments!
