India, March 31 -- I am really looking forward to celebrating Eid today. Last year, my sister (Suraiya Khan) was in India and it was one of my most memorable Eids. Getting my entire family in one place is a task, but we pulled it off. I yearn to be with my own people for this grand festival.

Eid ki yaadein beshumaar hain. Visiting my grandparents at our native place, revisiting our family's Eid traditions with my siblings, who are scattered across the globe, and now being with my two beautiful daughters - the celebrations have changed. Being a Kashmiri, I enjoy eating phirni and doodh ki seviyan that I never get anywhere else. But, indulging in the seviyan my mum makes is still my favourite.

For me, Eid is pure happiness. It's a day to ...