Eid Photos A Timeless tradition with subtle changes

Picturing Eid moments has changed a lot over time. I remember the days when children, dressed in their best outfits with cute hairstyles, would automatically go every Eid to the neighborhood photographer to capture the moment.

His colorful studio, decorated with toys and different settings, made it feel special. We would smile our best “cheese,” take the picture, and then wait until the afternoon or even the next day to pick it up.

Things have changed. As technology has taken over many parts of our lives, there’s no longer a need to visit a photographer. All you need is your phone and someone to take a picture of you anytime, anywhere whether with family, friends, or even alone. You can instantly choose the photo you like and save it as a memory.

Lately, a new trend has emerged on social media: each year, after Eid prayer, young people from the same neighborhood gather to take a group picture and share it online. It’s nice to see different districts joining in another way for the new generation to celebrate and welcome this joyful day.

So, can we say the old-fashioned way of taking pictures is better? I’d say it has a unique charm. Physical photos, carefully kept in albums, often last longer and carry deeper emotions and memories. It was also an experience in itself one that’s hard to forget compared to today’s quick and sometimes random phone pictures.

Rasha.S