Kolkata celebrates Eid

Eid ul-fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast, and is celebrated with a sumptuous festive feast and gift-giving. The festival begins when the new moon is seen. Asklaila gives you the low-down of how the city gets ready for its celebrations.

Feasts:

While most of the feasts are a family affair, there are a couple of restaurants that are worth checking out during this time. Some of the restaurants worth checking out is New Aliah Restaurant , and Biryani House , and tuck into their mouth-watering biryanis and kebabs amongst others.

Shopping:

As is with any festival, shopping and gift-giving play an integral role. Head to any of the malls, and shop till you drop. Similarly, numerous sales and discounts are up for grabs, so do make the most of it. For more details, click here.

Pick up sweets and savories from the ever-popular KC Das , and Haldirams to name a few. Besides this, fresh fruits can be bought from the local markets, and from stores like Big Bazaar and Spencer’s amongst others.