ISLAMABAD: While preparing dishes for her two sons and grandchildren, Sakeena Begum cannot stop gushing over how the delightful reunion of her children and family members on Eid ul-Adha, which has brought her pleasure. Eid ul-Adha festivities are in full swing in Pakistan, marked by sacrificing of animals, special congregational prayers, shopping sprees, family reunion, splendid feasts and charities. Begum said that she was unable to meet her children and family last year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the related restrictions, overshadowing the celebrations of the special occasion. As Eid ul-Adha highlights the spirit of sacrifice and selflessness, a number of affluent individuals and charity organisations in the country remained busy helping needy people. “We are distributing special Eid packages consisting of new dresses, food items and medicines to families hit hard by the high inflation rate […] Some of them cannot secure the minimum income needed for subsistence.
