Memorable moments that define Bakra Eid in Pakistan
Eid New Clothes, Hugs, Food and saying Goodbye to your goat/cow - Eid is a wonderful time.
1. Wear new Eid clothes! Take photos of family looking like a cheesy ad.
2. Wake up early to go pray at the local mosque.
3. Pray there is no terrorist attack. Keep one eye on the security.
4. Buy a giant balloon for the house after Eid prayers.
5. Exchange the first of 20-20 hugs with family members and friends.
6. Check out celebrity hugs on TV.
7. Line up the butcher(s) -- get those knives and cleavers ready.
8. Say a last goodbye to the (temporary) pets.
9. The man of the house usually carries out the sacrifice.
10. Slaughter.
11. Divide up the meat for storage, distribution, charity.
12. Stuff face with fresh kaleji! Yum.
13. Gorge on meat and rice goodness.
14. Run down the street to catch the big camel sacrifice
15. Keep an eye out for beggars roaming the streets gathering meat.
16. Keep a watch out for the khaal brigade.
17. Consume a massive, meat-filled lunch and dinner.
18. Visit your remaining (temporary) pet, who will be gone on Eid Day two.
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