‘The New Age’ of Eid majlis in Bahrain
TDT | Manama
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The Eid majlis in Bahrain is changing, slowly but clearly. Invitations now arrive by WhatsApp, photos are shared in real time, and some families keep things on schedule with polite time slots. But the rhythm of the day — the open doors, the small talk, the scent of cardamom — still holds steady.
Held during Eid Al-Fitr, these gatherings take place in the homes of elders, former ministers, long-rooted families, and anyone with enough chairs. People come and go freely.
There’s no dress code, but it’s customary to wear new traditional clothing. Teenagers and pensioners alike shake hands, pass around sweets, and drift between stories and silence.
It all starts with the morning prayer. Once that’s done, the visiting begins.
From house to house, majlises offer their own take on the classics: bitter qahwa, sticky dates, and local favourites such as harees, khanfaoosh, and luqaimat. Somewhere in the room, someone is always insisting that theirs is the best.
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