When Eid arrived by post: Lahore remembers the fading poetry of handwritten greetings

When Eid arrived by post: Lahore remembers the fading poetry of handwritten greetings

In Lahore, the familiar clanging of the postman’s bicycle bell is gone. No voices are calling out to announce the arrival of Eid cards, nor are there stalls in markets or streets selling the colourful cards. Modern technology and social media, it seems, have permanently ended many cherished traditions. One of these traditions was sending beautifully designed, visually striking Eid cards adorned with heartfelt poetry to loved ones. This tradition…