After a swift Ramazan, as Pakistanis sat glued to their television screens yesterday night, news finally broke: it’s officially Eid! As a result, many flocked to social media to wish their friends and loved ones on the auspicious occasion. Among these were Pakistani celebrities, many of whom sent out messages of love and hope.
Actor-turned-podcast-host Ahmad Ali Butt was among the first few to share the news. He took to his Instagram Story to confirm the sighting of the moon. Musician Asim Azhar, who had been wondering whether or not Eid was confirmed, took to his IG Story to wish his legion of followers, questioning whether or not he should release new music as Eidi.
Actors Yumna Zaidi, Adeel Husain, Sonya Hussyn, Saba Qamar, Armeena Khan, and Naimal Khawar took to their own Instagram accounts to share wishes and images commemorating the occasion.
Singer Falak Shabbir uploaded a video to his Instagram Story wherein Sarah Khan and their daughter could be seen wishing the audience. Anoushey Ashraf shared a post, wishing one and all a very happy Eid.
Hania Aamir went all out, sharing an Instagram Story and a feed post for the occasion. Ayeza Khan, Hareem Farooq, Nadia Hussain, Aamina Sheikh, Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui, Anoushay Abbasi, Momal Sheikh, Hira Mani, Kinza Hashmi, Saboor Ali, Sajal Ali, Yashma Gill, Hadiqa Kiani, Sunita Marshall, and Hajra Amin were also among those who took to their feeds to wish their admirers.
Yasir Hussain, the busy man that he is, took to his Instagram Story to share a combined wish for one and all, claiming they he could not individually respond to each wish on WhatsApp or social media. He capped his message with a “love you all.”
Hina Altaf took to her IG Story to share her henna pattern for the occasion. Furthermore, she shared a feed post, and it became evident that her approach to the occasion was far more relaxed and casual than many others.
Kubra Khan also shared a feed post, stating, “Eid Mubarak my beautiful people! Guessing all of you have stuffed your gorgeous faces, Prayed, dressed up nice, taken pictures and are probably back in bed by now. Or is it Just me?” Adnan Siddiqui shared an Instagram Story and a feed post, wishing his followers. “On this beautiful day of Eid, may Allah’s blessings be with you today, tomorrow, and always. Eid Mubarak to you and your family!” he relayed. Musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, too, wished his fans.
Ushna Shah penned a lengthy message, in which she did not forget to include the people of Palestine. “As you celebrate Eid, please do not forget the ongoing massacre in Palestine – keep speaking for them, keep raising awareness and keep letting them know they are not forgotten,” she wrote.
Shuja Haider took to his Instagram to write, “May Allah accept the prayers and worship of us all and grant forgiveness to the departed souls. May He preserve unity, peace, and safety among the Muslim Ummah and all of mankind. May we be blessed with the ability to treat each other with kindness and respect. Eid Mubarak.” Mawra Hocane, on the other hand, joked about making a late appearance, likening herself to the coveted crescent.
Designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, better known as HSY, took to his social media to pen a poignant message. Sharing a video from his ancestral graveyard, he penned, “On every Eid, all our elders and cousins visit our ancestral graveyard, and pay respect to our loved ones who are no longer with us. It’s a tradition we have been following since I can remember and it fills me with a deep sense of peace and gratitude. The world seems to get busier every day but this visit gives our family an opportunity to meet and check on each other and see if we are all doing well. Traditions like this are why I love my country and our people. Our sense of family values makes us stronger.”
As the occasion is celebrated globally, we wish everyone a very joyous Eidul Fitr. Destress post-Ramazan, and do not forget to keep those who are struggling in your prayers.
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