Choudhry, who has lived in the leafy surbub of Edgbaston all his life, spoke of how his family had invited over neighbours, of all faiths and none, to hand out food on Eid in the past.<\/p>\n
Eid as a word, just meant “celebration” and was for everyone, he added.<\/p>\n
During the festival, he also sends traditional snacks or sweet treats to his office and to his son’s school for all the teachers as a thank you.<\/p>\n
Sharing food with others has also helped to take away the “mystique” that others may associate with Muslims, he said.<\/p>\n
“I think the other thing is, is when you’re going round to give the food to your neighbours, it’s an opportunity to sort of knock on the door and talk to them – whereas you wouldn’t normally have an excuse unless you’re a nosey neighbour knocking on the neighbours’ doors.<\/p>\n
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