Actor Vaquar Shaikh, who is best known for his roles in popular television shows such as Qubool Hai, Pradhanmantri, and Vidya to name a few, gets candid about celebrating Eid across various parts of India.
Shaikh, who has now settled in Mumbai, is the son of an ex-Army officer, and has travelled from state to state for most of his childhood.
This also led to him experiencing the different forms of celebrations across various states.
Vaquar narrates how he and his family participated in the Eid festivities way before he ventured into acting.
He says, “I had the privilege of growing up in different parts of India, because my father is an ex-Army officer, he’s a war veteran. From the northern-most point Ladakh to the eastern region of Assam, and then Punjab, Maharashtra, I have celebrated Eid in a very dynamic manner.”
Ladakh
“When we were in Ladakh, since the Muslim population is in majority, it seemed like an entire city is celebrating Eid. Schools would be shut for longer hours, 4-5 days of holidays, and the entire area outside the cantonment would be lit up. This was the place where I grew my fascination for sheer kurma, given the extensive use of dry fruits in this region. My father used to own an Enfield bike and myself along with my two brothers would ride on it and visit the mosque, offer prayers, and even wore matching outfits.”
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