Eid for a better tomorrow

Eid marks the happy culmination, one could even call it a crowning glory, of a month spent in self-abnegation and inner-purification that put spirituality over the material and waxed compassionate to the have-nots and disadvantaged in the communities. Since the month of Ramadan has been observed in a spurt of self-sacrifice, it should be only natural and logical for us to regard Eid not as something opening the flood-gate of joy and mirth that are exclusionary to the rest of the society.

We must endeavour to practise the values of equality, fraternity, fairness and social justice which form the bedrock of the Eid message. Since establishment of an egalitarian society remains as elusive as ever, it is imperative that we adopt a national plan for poverty alleviation based on joint efforts and contributions from both public and private sectors. To this end, the political parties need to eschew the path of confrontation and place economic development at the top of our national agenda.

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It is important to note that Eid is increasingly becoming the rallying point of a festive flourish. There has been a surge of creativity in the fashions world and the artistry displayed in different forms of merchandise was splendid. Various Eid options in terms of cuisine, apparels, gift items and the like were highlighted. All these have enhanced the festivity ambience.

We wish our readers and patrons a happy Eid.