Eid has come today after the complete thirty days of Ramzan. What a lovely, what a pleasant morning. There is some strange greenery on the trees, some strange brightness in the fields, some strange redness in the sky. Look at today's sun, how lovely, how cool it is, as if it is congratulating the world on Eid. There is so much commotion in the village. Preparations are going on to go to Idgah. There is no button on anyone's shirt. Running to get needle and thread from the neighboring house. Somebody's shoes have become tight. To put oil in them, he runs to the house of Teli. Quickly give sani-water to the bullocks. By the time we return from Idgah, it will be afternoon. Three miles on foot, then meeting hundreds of men. It is impossible to return before noon. The boys are happiest. Some have kept a fast, that too till noon, some have not even that; But the joy of going to Idgah is their share. Fasting will be for elders. For them it is Eid. Used to memorize the name of Eid everyday. Today she came. Now it is early that why people do not go to Idgah. What is the use of the worries of the household to them! Whether there is milk and sugar for the servants in the house or not, by their help, the servants will eat them. How does he know why father is running to Chaudhary Kayamali's house in a fit of rage. What is the news to them that if Chaudhary changes his eyes today, then this whole ear is full. |