Tag: Eid

  • Eid Collections: Which ones take the lead?

    Eid Collections: Which ones take the lead?

    Eid ul Azha is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up for the four days of festivities. Which means that us ladies will be needing plenty of clothes for all the meaty dawaats. Most of the brands and leading outlets have released their Eid collections and The Current has viewed most of them and here are the ones we liked.

    DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored. It is based on our own research and experience.

    Lulusar

    Lulusar‘s collection is dominated by lively colours and fusional cuts. If you’re someone who prefers western wear and is looking for some trendy outfits, Lulusar should be your first choice.

    Zaha

    Zaha is for the girl who likes her desi clothing for their comfort. Those who want to be fashionable, yet don’t want to compromise on their comfort, head over to Zaha for loose shirts, choori daars, shalwars, and pyjamas.

    BTW – By the Way

    BTW has a bright and lovely collection of semi-formals, which are perfect for the evening dinner parties. Also, BTW is offering up to 50% off as it is also our Azaadi month.

    Sana Safinaz

    If you are sure that your tailor can stitch your Eid jora within a week, then you can opt for a Sana Safinaz outfit. Their unstitched three-piece collection has some pretty patterns, motifs and block printing.

    Sapphire

    Sapphire has a variety of colors and styles in shirts, embroidered dupattas, shalwars, scraves and pyjamas. You can style as you want within your comfort zone.

    Ethnic by Outfitters

    For those who like to be extra on Eid, Ethnic’s collection is for you.

  • Want to impress your Khalas and Phuphos?

    Eid and dawats go hand in hand, especially considering the festivities of Eid would mean nothing if not for family gatherings. This Eid, TheCurrent helps you set up your Eid table so you can impress all your Phuppos, Khalas and Chachis.

  • VIDEO: ‘Hand govt over to Popalzai so Peshawar metro can be completed’, KP minister roasted

    VIDEO: ‘Hand govt over to Popalzai so Peshawar metro can be completed’, KP minister roasted

    Ruete Hilal Committee chief Mufti Muneebur Rehman has roasted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government for seeking Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai’s appointment in his place so as to “end the moon-sighting controversy”.

    Popalzai is an Islamic cleric and head of the private moon-sighting committee at the historic Qasim Ali Khan Mosque in Peshawar.

    With his announcement on Monday that the moon of Shawwal had been sighted in KP and Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on June 4, Provincial Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai suggested Popalzai’s appointment as the moon-sighting committee chairman, replacing Muneeb “to end the controversy”.

    “Eid is celebrated on one day all over Pakistan except a certain area of KP. We should stop this from happening. Mufti Popalzai has claimed to have sighted the moon and his claims have proven to be true a few times,” Yousafzai said.

    He added that Mufti Muneeb “should be rested for a while and Mufti Popalzai should be made the head of the moon-sighting committee”.

    Reacting to the statements, Mufti Muneeb said that Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai can’t be enrolled in the government, but the “government can be given under his control”.

    “Then everything that faces delay can be done beforehand. 24 hours before the deadline,” he said.

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    “The Peshawar metro project undertaken by the KP government should be given under Poplazai’s supervision so that it can meet timely success,” he said with implied sarcasm.

    The federal government has already announced that according to the Met Office, the moon will be sighted in the country on Tuesday and eid will be celebrated on Wednesday (June 5).

  • Last minute Eid outfits

    Last minute Eid outfits

    Eid is just two days away which means that you barely have a few hours to be ready for the festivities. In case you haven’t gotten a chance to put together your Eid clothes, here are five places, other than Khaadi, Nishat, Al-Karam, Limelight and Sapphire, that you can get your Eid outfit from.

    Amna Chaudhry

    This Karachi-based designer has simple yet elegant outfits. If you’re looking for something other than lawn to wear this Eid, Amna is your best bet.

    P.s. She’s a personal favourite of Mahira Khan.

    Price: Rs 8,000-30,000

    Anum Jung

    Sanam Jung’s sister, Amna Jung’s collection is basic and smart. Plus it’s affordable as well.

    Price – Rs 2,850 – 9050

    • Rs 3600
    • Rs 7500

    Mahnoor Iqbal

    Mahnoor Iqbal’s chicken shirts have taken Lahore by storm. The colours, the cuts and the finish is perfect for Eid.

    Price – 12,000 – 25,000

    Rema Clothing

    Rema’s Eid collection, though on the pricier side, are stylish and fancy – the are sort of clothes you can wear to Eid dinners. –

    Price – Rs 9800 – 17,500

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    Image Fabrics has a great variety of summery, breezy outfits which given the heat are going to be your go-to this Eid.

    Price: Rs 2300 -6000

    Sana Safinaz

    Though mainstream, Sana Safinaz have a nice range of trendy kurtas which are smart yet casual. Plus a lot of their items are on sale.

    Price: Rs 2000 – 16,000

  • Give back this Eid

    Give back this Eid

    Eid-ul-Fitr is all about celebrations and being with your loved ones. But in midst of all the excitement, we often overlook those who are not as fortunate as us and those who are unable to celebrate the festivities with their loved ones.

    How about you celebrate Eid this year differently by spending time with patients at hospitals or the elderly at old homes and make someone’s day extra special? You can take some gifts with you such as clothes, candies, chocolates or flowers to spread the spirit of Eid and happy vibes. If nothing else, your time and attention are more than enough to bring a smile to someone’s face.

    The Current put together a list of places where you can go and give back to the community this Eid.

    Karachi

    Bint-e-Fatima Old Home (Trust) is a non-profit organisation providing shelter to senior citizens and Gender Base Violence Survivors (women with accompanied children and girls). The organisation is registered with the government of Pakistan. You can make their Eid day special by visiting them, applying mehndi and eating sheer khurma together.

    Dar ul Sakun in Karachi is a home for physically and mentally challenged person. It has three branches across Karachi and you can visit any one of them this Eid.

    Lahore

    Eid is often more fun for kids than adults. But what about those kids who are unable to enjoy the spirit of Eid? Lahoris this eid, you can go to the SOS Village or Children’s Hospital along with some gifts to cheer up cute little toddlers and teens. It’ll be a lot of fun if you turn up as a desi Santa.

    Another place you can go to in Lahore is Old Age Happy Home which is a shelter for senior citizens. You’re bound to come out with more knowledge after spending time with them.

    Islamabad

    The Umeed-e-Noor centre is Islamabad houses special children, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. You can take some balloons and toys for these children and play games with them on Eid to cheer them up and bring a smile to their faces.

    Street Children

    As sad as it is, street children are often neglected which leaves them with few means of survival. So if you don’t know of any organisation in your area where you can go, you can always head out to the slums and spread some joy. These children deserve our time, attention and care. After all this Eid is called the Meethi Eid.

    Panah Gahs

    The Panah Gahs set up on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan in various cities of the country are a great place to go to to spread the spirit of Eid. You can head out to one of the panah gahs with some dessert like sheer khurma or sawaiyan and spread the meetha.ha

    P.s. It is advised to call all these before hand and let the management know that you will be coming. That will make the process easy for both you and those who manage these places.

  • Celeb inspired EID Shopping

    Celeb inspired EID Shopping

  • Celeb inspired Eid shopping

    Celeb inspired Eid shopping

    Eid main reh gaye hain kuch hi din to shopping to banti hai. This Eid, TheCurrent has made life easier for you by doing a detailed market survey. Watch the video to find out how to make celebs inspired joras easily this Eid.

  • How to make this Eid exciting for your kids?

    How to make this Eid exciting for your kids?

  • How to make Eid exciting for your kids?

    How to make Eid exciting for your kids?

    Want to tell your kids that eid is not about money or all day sleeping? You must train them from their childhood. Are you thinking how would you do this? We tried to make it easier for you. We asked a mother who is trying to make eid exciting for kids. Here is what she has to tell you.

  • Fawad Chaudhry announces Eid on June 5, launches Islamic calendar

    Fawad Chaudhry announces Eid on June 5, launches Islamic calendar

    Fulfilling his promise, Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry launched the country’s first moonsighting website and Hijri Calendar on Sunday.

    He also announced that Eid will be celebrated on June 5 as per the lunar observations.

    The minister shared that the five-year Hijri Calendar has been sent to the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) and will be presented before the cabinet on Wednesday.

    The CII will review the lunar calendar and decide if under Islamic laws, the only evidence acceptable for moon-sighting is with the naked eye or if it can also be sighted with equipment.

    Fawad added he “personally believes that there is no need to have Rueti Hilal Committee [moon-sighting committee] in the country.”

    He said that the moonsighting website and calendar have been created with the efforts of several departments and provide all relevant information.