The joys of Chand Raat
On the eve of Eid ul Fitr and just after the sighting of the moon of Shawal, Chand Raat celebrations kick-off.
The moon sighting marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and of course, fasting too.
Chand Raat is perhaps the most exciting of all Eid festivities because it’s when the shopping and last-minute buying takes place.
And yes, how can one forget about applying mehndi? Especially young girls.
Women rush to stalls and sometimes to neighbors, to get their favorite mehndi design done on their hands while men find themselves at the nearest beauty salons.
The celebrations go on late into the night, sometimes till the next morning.
Shopping centers aren’t the only crowded places as sweet shops and bakeries too attract the most people on the eve of Eid.
Simply put, Chand Raat celebrations make our Eid more fun and memorable.