We Asked Pakistanis How They Would Be Celebrating A Socially Distant Eid & This Is What They Said!

Truth be told, celebrating Eid post-pandemic hasn’t been the same as it used to be.

For Muslims across the globe, Eid is an occasion for celebrating love, laughter, and togetherness with loved ones.

But with COVID cases surging across Pakistan and multiple other countries, authorities are urging people to remain safe and observe a socially distant Eid like last year.

A countrywide lockdown will also be enforced from the 8th to the 16th of May (in line with the decision of NCOC) to further limit movement during the Eid holidays.

So, we asked people to see how they are planning on celebrating a socially distant Eid ul Fitr amid a national lockdown. Here’s what they shared with us.

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Gladly, many of them shared that they would be complying with the COVID protocols and staying at home during Eid.

Well, a socially distanced Eid does not mean you can’t get ready, take pictures, and have good food! So, Pakistanis are totally up for that.

Staying at home. I’ll get ready, take pictures, eat homemade food and bs !!!

— Anam⭐ (@LeAnam__) May 3, 2021

Food, pictures, and some good sleep is their go-to plan for Eid!

Getting ready, taking photos, eating food and sleeping 🙈😂

— Nabeha (@Nabehal) May 3, 2021

Contrary to the pre-Corona days, people shared they won’t be traveling to their hometowns for the religious holiday.

Will stay home, no plans to go Khi this Eid 🙁

— Afshan Younus (@AfshanYounus) May 3, 2021

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Some of them plan on being with their close loved ones only, to avoid public spaces.

Among close relatives. No public gathering, outing etc

— ＡＭＩＮ (@Amie_ambitious) May 3, 2021

Just like last year. Spending Eid with close family members only. No outing or any other gatherings. Will definitely be hoping to stay safe. 🙂

— Hisham Khan (@hishamkhan82) May 3, 2021

Ghar sa he Sab ko eid mubarak kahain gy not going out at all

— Hassan Mukhtar Qureshi (@HassanMukhtarQ1) May 3, 2021

For others, celebrating Eid minimally has always been the norm, so the strict orders won’t affect them as much.

I always have Eid at home. Only visits are at relatives. I avoid going to public places on Eid. So this Eid won't effect me as such.

— Faheem Alvi (@faheemalvi4515) May 3, 2021

However, people of the small towns feel social distancing in their cities isn’t a possibility, yet they’ll still try to be as careful as possible.

Eid pe social distancing na mumkin he khas taur pr small cities me, But I'll try my best.

— Abdul Basit (@basmcn) May 3, 2021

Like last year, many of them will be spending their driving around town, making zoom calls to friends and family to wish them all a very Happy Eid Mubarak!

Last year we went on a drive & did a video call with all family members. Didnt invite anyone, nor went to anyones home.

— Maryam Shabbir (@S_Maryam8) May 3, 2021

Lastly, Pakistanis feel, even if there’s isolated interaction, Eid pe eidi tau banti hai!

Giving Eidi to my siblings. And then will be sleeping all day.

— Junaid Iqbal (@junaidsayss) May 3, 2021