Will miss warm hugs, talks over food, says Gauahar
Eid 2020, amid the global Covid-19 crisis, is bound to be different. But it’s not enough to dampen the spirits of actor Gauahar Khan. “I usually cook something special on Eid, along with Nigaar (elder sister, actor) and my mother (Razia Khan). This year, I’ve decided to cook sheer khurma and biryani. I wish I could distribute some delicacies to the neighbours and visitors, but this time I can’t,” she says.
Celebrations with loved ones will be virtual for her, as her sister Nigaar is in US and their brother, Asaad, is in UK.“They follow the Saudi date of Eid, which is one day ahead of India. We all will be wishing each other and celebrating Eid for two days,” adds the 36-year-old.
Though she has a new outfit ready for the day, she says, “I will keep the celebration subdued, realising that not everyone will be fortunate enough to do what they have been doing on Eid.” Fond childhood memories of the festival come rushing back to
her. “I’d get a new wallet every time to keep my Eidis. After growing up, Eidis from my brothers made me happy. This year, they’ll have to make a bank transfer,” she quips, adding, “Warm hugs, laughter, and conversations over good food will be badly missed. It’s on Eid that everyone comes together. But this time things would be different.” Praying for everyone’s good health, Khan adds, “I know Muslims step out to meet and greet [on Eid]. But, this time please don’t do that as it would harm the little progress we’ve made in the last two months.”