EID, A DAY TO REAFFIRM OUR FAITH IN HUMANITY

THE POWER OF PRAYERS HEAL THE WORLD

These good doers will be making an effort to do their bit and brighten someone’s day

Prayers have power to heal the world, believes actor Shama Sikander. “I would be doing 40 minutes of meditation and I will pray for the world to heal and send out positive energy to people who are suffering or have lost their loved ones. I will wish for courage and strength for them so they can come out of this grief stronger.

And a gratitude prayer for many, as we also have a lot to be thankful for which we should not forget,” says Sikander.

THIS EID IS DIFFERENT

This Eid is different for former actor Sana Khan, on account of it being her first after marriage and amid a raging pandemic. “We are working on setting up a hospital of 50 beds. It’ll have an ICU, ventilators, oxygen cylinders and even BiPAPs. On Eid, we will also be distributing sheer khorma through our Hayat Welfare Foundation,” says Khan, who is praying for love and acceptance in the world, this Eid.

Grief unites us, believes Shalini Vij. On Eid, she has decided to start a support group, ‘In the Loving Memory of…’ which will stand by people who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. “It is okay to be in pain and we want to tell this to people who have lost a family member of a friend. I lost my husband last year, so I know how one feels,” says Vij. Her son, Sahil, will be hosting the first live session of the support group on Eid. They will organise yoga, meditation sessions, and sound healing.

WE ARE ONE

Eid is an occasion to reinstate our faith in humanity which is higher than any religious affiliation, says entrepreneur Pawan Chawla. “Covid-19 taught us a lot. It made us realise that man-made divisions are meaningless. For me, Eid is a very auspicious day to start something noble. I will begin my mission to help nurses,” he says. He will give out his residence and hotel in Rajinder Nagar to nurses serving Covid-19 patients. “Many don’t want to lend their houses to them. I’ll ensure they live safely and comfortably,” he says.

SPREADING FESTIVE CHEER

Eid is always an exciting day for children, but not all little ones are lucky to be able to enjoy the day to its fullest. Social activist Yogita Bhayana will be visiting a group of Afghan refugees in Jangpura Bhogal, Delhi, on Eid, where she wants to spread some festive cheer among the kids. “The Covid-19 situation has left them depressed. I want to cheer up the little ones. I’m preparing hampers of goodies for them along with some home-made seviyan. There’s no bigger joy than seeing children smile,” she says.

Compiled by: Prerna Gauba Sibbal