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What do the neighborhood children associate with happiness during the Eid festival?
What do the neighborhood children associate with happiness during the Eid festival?
- Spending time with adults
- Gathering at the idgah for prayers
- Buying toys and sweets (correct)
- Participating in village games
How does Hamid feel about his situation despite his limited resources?
How does Hamid feel about his situation despite his limited resources?
- Excited and happy (correct)
- Embarrassed and withdrawn
- Angry at his parents
- Disappointed and unhappy
What motivates the villagers to speed towards the idgah?
What motivates the villagers to speed towards the idgah?
- The excitement of spending money (correct)
- The need for social interaction
- The promise of food
- The preparation of a festival meal
What do Hamid's grandmother, Ameena, tell him to comfort him about his parents?
What do Hamid's grandmother, Ameena, tell him to comfort him about his parents?
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What type of food is specifically mentioned as being enjoyed by the children after the festival?
What type of food is specifically mentioned as being enjoyed by the children after the festival?
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Study Notes
Eid Festival Excitement
- Children eagerly anticipate the Eid festival, rushing to the fair post-prayers.
- Popular purchases include toys, sweets, and paper pipes that bring joy.
- Special treats like sheer khurma and kopra pak are enjoyed after returning from idgah.
Villagers' Journey to Idgah
- Villagers prepare enthusiastically for their journey to the idgah.
- They exhibit excitement comparable to "unbridled horses," reflecting anticipation.
- Many carry pockets full of coins, ready to spend on festival treats and activities.
Hamid's Background
- Hamid is a four-year-old orphan living with his grandmother, Ameena.
- Despite having only three coins, Hamid remains joyful and excited.
- His grandmother tells him comforting stories about his parents to uplift his spirits.
- Ameena explains that his father is earning money and his mother is with Allah to gather gifts, instilling hope in Hamid despite his circumstances.
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A descriptive passage about children's excitement for Eid festival celebrations, including their plans to visit the fair and enjoy traditional sweets.
