Feeling the Eid blues alone
Salaam everyone, Eid Mubarak to you all! As a revert to Islam for three years, I just got back from Eid prayers and am now at home with no plans. Most of my friends are Muslim but they're all busy with their own celebrations, so this marks my third Eid spent by myself. Honestly, I've never really experienced what a proper Eid celebration feels like. I work night shifts and was genuinely excited to come home, put on my thobe, and head out. At the masjid, I noticed a few aunties and uncles giving me some not-so-welcoming looks because I wore a short-sleeved thobe and have tattoos. So, it looks like I'll be sticking to long sleeves from now on. Now that I'm back home and in bed, I'm thinking maybe I should've just taken the night shift that was offered. At least then I wouldn't be alone again. But for now, I guess I'll try to get some rest. To those celebrating with family and friends, what does Eid feel like for you?