Eid-ul-fitr, most commonly known as Meethi Eid or ChottiEid, marks the end of Ramadan and brings the best with its can be the best ofthe festivities, celebrations and smiles in the lives of Muslims over theworld.
To us the Pakistanis, Eid is not just a public holiday. Amidstthe inflation, poverty and issues of security, Pakistanis have not forgottenthe happiness and blessing this that this three day festival brings to them andthe excitement of wearing clothes is alive as ever. With the market crowded andmore than usual, it becomes, in many instances, one of the most enjoyable sitesof the year.
There can be no two opinions about the fact that women havea rather strong liking of this event and quite often go beyond their spendingpower to get dolled up on this memorable day.
ATTIRE
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Eid Shalwar Kameez |
Girls prefer wearing shalwar kameez just a little above the ankle, or longshirts accompanied with straight trousers which have proven to make the slimwomen look fit, while those who think that they are out of shape find such andoutfit an answer to all their problems. Chiffon has made a break through in themarkets yet again with women preferring chiffon outfits with delicate works instones and ribbons. Nonetheless, embroidered designs are still in the race. Softcotton and lawn prints are perfectly suited for the casual evening out andfabrics dyed in blended colors look bright and attractive for duppatas. The popularcolors this year remains red, magenta, yellow and blue as they as they arevibrant and can be appropriately worn with regards to the climate of thecountry.
FOOTWEAR
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Women Footwear |
EID is one of those events that bring out the best in ourfashionable footwear. Stiletto heels and flat sandals both are the order of theday. However, to add a special touch to the EID shopping bags, stiletto healswith glitter and stones have proven to stand out from the ordinary. Sandals inthe bright pink, red and blues are displayed in shops windows have caughtattention of many as they are a symbol of color as well as sophistication whenattached with the outfit. Flat sandals are a sign if remaining casual but thecolorful flat sandal adorned with stones given an equally stunning touch to thefeet, along with a fresh pedicure. Women has also shown a liking for the MultaniKaula puris that tend to show the richness of our culture, and there is nobetter time than EID to put these on and feel like an energetic and proud Pakistani.
Jewelry
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Bangles For Women |
Jewelry is an important component of EID outfit as women gointo a frenzy of wearing necklaces, earrings and bangles. The bangles are consideredto be a principle part of jewelry on EID. They hold such value that just alittle girl EID is not complete without bangles. A typical married Pakistani womanis also not satisfied until get husband buys her a set, given as a token oflove and friendship to one another. In fact special shops and stalls are setupduring the last week of Ramadan in various markets that sells bangles and otherjewelry items at reasonable rates in abundant variety. Colorful necklaces,earrings and delicate chokers have a special vibe an the ones with the imitationstones and beads are bought the most on EID.
Henna
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Henna Application |
Henna, more commonly known as mehndi, is a subject of muchattention among women on EID. With a variety of breathtaking designs, amplechoice exists.