NAME: MUHAMMAD AHSAN ASGHAR

REG NO: 70080503

CLASS: BSELL A (3)
SUBJECT: English III
 Eid In Amidst Of Covid 19
Coronaviruses, like the new COVID-19 outbreak that began in China, cause mild to severe respiratory
illness including death. COVID-19 has since spread worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan is
part of the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Pakistan on
26 February 2020, when two cases were recorded (a student in Karachi who had just returned from Iran
and another person in the Islamabad Capital Territory). On 18 March 2020, cases had been registered in
all four provinces, the two autonomous territories, and Islamabad Capital Territory,and by 17 June, each
district in Pakistan had recorded at least one confirmed case of COVID-19.

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated following a successful month of abstaining from both food and drink during
daylight hours; this takes a lot of self-control and dedication to bring oneself spiritually closer to Allah
(SWT) through prayer and worship in commemoration of the month when the Qur’an was first revealed.

To celebrate a full month of fasting in this way, Eid ul-Fitr is a joining together of family, friends, and
communities to feast and enjoy the food that has been provided by Allah (SWT).

The pandemic is not going away any time soon and just like last year, the Eid ul Fitr celebrations will
also have to follow the coronavirus-prevention rules. One of the most significant festivals in Islam, Eid ul
fitr is when the Muslim followers break their month long fast of Ramzan and celebrate the spirit of
sharing and giving to less fortunate people.

Had the virus not taken such a catastrophic form, the festival would have witnessed large celebratory
gatherings and prayers in mosques, with communities coming together to have a hearty meal. However,
the pandemic is still here and hence people are advised to keep their festivities low-key.

One way a person can celebrate the occasion is by dressing up for the occasion. Even though most
people may not be able to buy new clothes for Eid this year, considering the surging cases of Covid-19
and the following curfews in several states, you can always wear your favourite attire for festive
occasions that you have at home.

You can get essential food ingredients from the market and cook the mandatory seviyan to mark Eid-ul-
Fitr. Share the love with your family members if you are staying with them or enjoy it by yourself if you
are alone and do not forget to call you friends and family.

A zoom virtual call with your family members and friends will certainly get you closer to the festive spirit
of Eid as you enjoy your food and dress up for the call.

The festival of Eid is all about sharing and signifies the importance of Zakat, one of pillars of Islam that
promotes the idea of donating to those in need. You can choose to donate to a charity of your choice
and help those who are facing unbearable hurdles amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

For a lot of people Eid also means getting Eidi from the elders in the family. Order gifts online and the e-
commerce websites will ensure they are delivered to your near and dear ones.