Eid

Despite a devastating fire on Feb 24 that destroyed 35 cottages, Sajek remains a key attraction

“Today I’m going to see Tiger Uncle! I heard Tiger Aunty has two cubs -- they’re just as small as me!” says little Omar Faruq

Passenger turnout was relatively low in the early hours, but crowds gradually picked up as the day went on

“The essence of Eid is reconciliation -- to leave the past behind and move forward together,” he says

After the Eid prayers, Yunus walked to the edge of the bamboo fence separating dignitaries from the public and exchanged greeting with worshippers

“On this day, we hope that the interim government will fulfil the promises they made to the people,” he says

The sound of cannons echoed through the rice fields of a northern village, in a decades-long tradition heralding the start of the festivities

"May Allah grant us the grace to not commit any act or take any step that would betray the blood shed by [the July martyrs]."