Mahira Khan – Actor
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
I loved Eid as a child. My dadi used to buy me the most beautiful Eid joras, and my mother would make me ghararas. I also fondly remember celebrating Chaand Raat with all of my cousins every Eid.
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
I think I still get more Eidi than I end up giving!
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
I don’t go out, only because my friends say it’s a pain taking me out anywhere in public. So a bunch of us get together at someone’s house.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
No Eid is complete without halwa puri.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
It’s been a while since I planned my Eid outfit…so I have no clue what I’ll be wearing.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Every Eid I miss my dada and dadi a lot, it never feels complete without the elders of the family.
Shahbaz Taseer – Chairman, Pace Barka
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
We usually go to Karachi for Eid. All my cousins live there and there is usually a big family Eid lunch. I miss being there with my dad and nana. Some of my fondest memories are with those two.
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
I’m always looking to collect if that counts! But as you get older you end up giving a lot more than you’re getting.
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
It’s been so long since I celebrated Chaand Raat! But I’m really looking forward to spending it with my family and friends this year.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
Eat kheer and mithai! I’m sure my mother and wife have already prepared an Eid menu for me.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
My friend Khadijah sent me a really cool shalwar kurta and I’m looking forward to wearing it.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Family!
Amna Babar – Model
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
When I was 12, I surprisingly got extra Eidi. So I decided to go to the market and splurge it all but ended up giving it to the beggars instead. I’m a bit more selective now.
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
My Eidi days are sadly behind me. Though I do enjoy spending on my close friends and family, especially the kids.
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
I have an energetic crew, so every Chaand Raat is always celebrated in a fun way!
What special Eid rituals do you have?
Eid is completely reserved for family and yummy food. It is a one-day celebration for me and I enjoy it as much as I can.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
I’m spoilt for choice this time thanks to wonderful designers. Decision pending…
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Meethi sawayyian.
Kamiar Rokni – Designer
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
I always miss my grandparents and their siblings on Eid. They used to make the day very special, filled with love, affection and lots of money!
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
I have to say it’s been a long time since I got any Eidi. Nowadays it’s more about giving.
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
I usually get together with friends and we all indulge in whatever we fancy.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
I stock up on films.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
My grandparents.
Shah Munir – Peek Freans (EBM) Business Development Head, DJ Shah
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
My fondest Eid memory was when I was 13 and my parents gifted me my first set of turntables. It was definitely a defining moment in my life.
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
It goes both ways. Who doesn’t love getting Eidi, but in the past couple of years it’s been a great feeling giving my little cousins Eidi and seeing how excited they get.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
I say Eid prayers, get together with my family, and eat all day!
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
I’ll be in Mykonos this year for Eid, so I’m looking forward to rock my new Fendi ‘Monster’ swim shorts and a T-shirt.
Finish the following sentence:
Eid feels incomplete without family, friends and good food.
Jiya Durrani – Model
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
My fondest memory is when I was 12 years old, I went out with all my cousins and family to look for colourful bangles. There is something about that day which was filled with pure excitement and joy. Of course getting lots of Eidi the next day was pretty great too!
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
I am everyone’s favourite so I end up getting more!
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
By doing all things Eid related! I love going out with my family and enjoying the anticipation of Eid. There is pure love and excitement going around. I love mehndi so I end up putting it on other people too.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
Well, I wake up early to meet everyone but then I end up eating a lot and snoozing throughout the day.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
I plan on wearing a suit from Generation’s chickenkari collection.
Ali Xeeshan – Designer
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
My grandmother giving me Rs100 for Eidi every year. I miss her.
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
I celebrate Chaand Raat in a super-clichéd way. I take my family out for shopping.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
Meet, greet and sleep – always!
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
There is nothing like a classic white kurta.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Family.
Jahane-Khalid – Model
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
Collecting a lot of Eidi and spending time with my cousins.
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
I still get more Eidi than I end up giving.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
I go to meet the departed souls of close relatives every Eid. Other than that I just spend time with family.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
I’m keeping all my designer friends happy so I have to pull off six to eight outfits! I’m still deciding how and when to wear the suits. But I will be wearing Shahnameh, Sapphire, Amir Adnan, Zeitgest and Khaadi man.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Family, Eidi and food but my list goes on and on.
Bilal Ashraf – Actor
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
It has to be when I was in the 8th grade and a bunch of friends were at my place and we spontaneously decided to visit all our classmates that Eid.
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
Yes, I do still get Eidi from my mum, dad and sister.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
The usual Eid prayers that I usually offer without any sleep since I stay up all night hanging with my friends. Other then that I meet my family and friends throughout the day.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
An awesome kurta by HSY.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Family.
Ali Zafar – Singer and actor
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
Going for morning Eid prayers with my grandfather and then coming back home excited, ready to eat all the sawayyian. Of course also collecting Eidi from all the elders!
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
My grandparents still give me Eidi, but I like to give all my younger cousins Eidi now.
How do you celebrate Chaand Raat?
I always celebrate with a lot of spirit and with my friends and family.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
I wear shalwar kameez in the morning and head out to meet relatives and spend the day with all my family members, in-laws, grandparents, aunts and uncles. I always feel good about Eid.
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
My mother said she would get me an Eid suit this time, so I’ll wear whatever she gets me.
Cybil Chowdhry – Model
Share your fondest childhood Eid memory:
Spending Eid in Karachi with the paternal side of my family. It’s always a big BBQ with everyone sitting around, chatting and laughing, all the while eating delicious homemade food!
Do you still get Eidi or do you end up giving more?
I give Eidi now.
What special Eid rituals do you have?
Spending time with family is the most special part. The food that my phuppos make is also very special. It’s tradition!
What do you plan on wearing for Eid this year?
I plan on wearing a Shehrbano and Rema outfit, and Asim Jofa.
Finish the following sentence: Eid feels incomplete without…
Feels incomplete when it’s not spent in Karachi.
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