Eid cards

Published in Unique Pakistan blog:

http://blog.uniquepakistan.com.pk/eid-cards/

In this digital age of technology into how many ways could you wish a person Eid Mubarak?  There are various ways, through sms, e-mail, fax and tcs etc. Thus, technology gives us thousand ways to greet a person. But amongst these fancy technologies, there is a simple and easy way to wish a person and that is an Eid card. Yes, Eid cards who have lost their value and significance after the arrival of digital technologies but the charm of giving Eid card on Eid day doubles the fun and pleasure of the event.

Sharing Eid cards on Eid day is an old tradition which has a long history. The card sheet made greeting cards, imprinted with Eid wishes, works as the messengers of love and harmony. They are crafted in different beautiful and unique styles which attract a person to buy them just in a glance. Along with the funky and fancy crafted cards, there is another entity known as post cards. These cards are usually having pictures of Bollywood stars or cricketers and sometimes having beautiful scenery imprinted on the front. However the purpose is the same to write message on the back and give it to your loved ones.

In schools, there are usually Eid card competitions arranged which gives students a chance to show their creativity and kids come up with new ideas and techniques of card making. A handmade card would be the best Eid gift for anyone. Sharing of Eid cards is very common among school going students. Let’s recall the old memories. I am sure, you must have given cards to your school friends and fellows. Didn’t you? I remember, I used to write Eid related asha’airs (poetries) in the message portion and some of them are:

• Eid card hai riwayat ess zamanay ke,

Ek dastak hai un k zehnu per, jinhein adat hai bhool janay ke

• Aam key ras ko juice kehty hain,

Jo Eid card na dey usey kunjos kehtay hain

• Jhoomantar jhoomantar,

Jo yeh Eid card kholay wo Bandar

• Dabbay mein dabba, dabbay mein chuqandar,

Eid walay din tumhein le jayiengay bander

• Dabbay mein dabba, dabbay mein injection,

Eid wlaay din dekho (name) ke action

• Phool tu buhut hain likin gulab sa nahi,

Dost tu buhut hain lnkin aap sa nahi

• Eid aye hai atak atak ker

(Name) chalet hai matak matak ker

• Chotie se guriya, gaate hai gana,

Eid walay din tum mere ghar ana

• Siwaeyaan paki hain sab ne chakhe hain,

Tum kyun udaas ho tumahrey liye bhe bache hain

• Eid Eid na karo Eid ajayege,

Etne fashion na karo nazer lag jayege

These were some of the asha’airs (poetries) that I and my friends used to write on Eid cards and with a gift inside the envelope, we share them which conveys the message of Eid along with smiles of joy.

With the sighting of moon, a number of Eid greeting message will circulate from one mobile to another, many e-mails will be forwarded from one e-mail address to another and many people will send e-greeting cards to their loved ones but the charm that an Eid card brings is incomparable  with this dry technology.

Lets’ revive Eid card culture,

Let’s share Eid cards!

Eid Mubarak