The joy of Eid lies in Chattogram: Irfan Sajjad
For actor Irfan Sajjad, Eid has always meant going back to his roots. “As usual, I’ll be spending Eid at home in Chattogram with my parents,” he says. “Every year, it’s the same plan—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
He believes the true essence of Eid lies in togetherness. “To me, Eid means family. It doesn’t feel like Eid if you’re alone.”
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In Chattogram, his home is surrounded by relatives, with his uncles living within the same boundary. “We go from one house to another, meeting everyone after almost a year. That excitement—that’s what Eid really is for me.”
His Eid memories are a blend of joy and gentle nostalgia. “As a child, I used to receive Eidi from everyone—so much love and attention,” he recalls. “But suddenly I grew taller, and the Eidi started decreasing. People assumed I’d grown up! That was quite sad,” he adds with a laugh.
However, not all memories are light-hearted. “There was one year when I couldn’t celebrate Eid at all. My parents were alone, and I was in India for my wife’s treatment. That Eid didn’t feel like Eid in any sense.”
This year, he returns to the festivities with a packed schedule. His film “Ali” is set to release on Bongo. Alongside hosting Eid “Anondo Mela” on BTV, he will be seen in several dramas, including “Je Badhon Jayna Chhera”, directed by Amitabh Ahmed Rana, “Bhalobeshe Obosheshe”, directed by Hanif Sanket, and another project by Vicky Zahed. “Around four to five of my projects will be released this Eid,” he shares.
He signs off with a simple message, “Eid Mubarak to everyone.”
Comments