For many, Eid is not just a festival—it is a feeling wrapped in nostalgia, where the smallest joys become lifelong memories. For actress Tanzika Amin, those early celebrations still hold a special place in her heart, defined by simplicity, warmth, and togetherness.

“Childhood Eids were always the most exciting,” she recalls. “Buying a new dress and then hiding it so no one could see it before Eid—just to keep that sense of exclusivity—felt truly special.” Back then, Eidi was modest, ranging from three to ten taka, but it never felt like less. “When we added everything together, it would come to nearly a hundred taka, and that felt like a fortune.”

With that money came simple pleasures. Tanzika fondly remembers buying cold drinks in glass bottles, which cost only six or seven taka, and enjoying every sip as if it were something extraordinary. “Those moments were pure joy,” she says.

Many of those Eids were spent in winter, in Rajshahi, adding another layer of memory to the celebrations. “Even on chilly mornings, we would wake up early, take our baths, and wear new clothes with so much excitement.” As the day unfolded, cousins would gather and buy colourful plastic sunglasses from nearby shops—small tokens that carried immense happiness.

Despite the passage of time, one thing has remained unchanged for Tanzika. “Eid has always meant family for me,” she shares. Even today, their large extended family—nearly 70 members—comes together to celebrate, keeping the spirit of those childhood Eids alive.

For her audience, she has a number of projects set to air this festive season, including “Lilith”, “Chhitkiti”, and “Ojoggyo”, among others.

The actress is looking forward to spending this Eid with her husband in Rajshahi. “I’m looking forward to spending some beautiful moments with my family,” she said.