Among those Pathans who lived in the villages it was traditional that young boys slept outside in the Hujras. During the month of Ramadan after Isha prayers the young Non Ahmadi cousins of mine would congregate at our Hujra to spend the night. As we would not sleep until Sehr the time was passed by telling stories. In those days the stories of some notorious dacoits were written down in Pashto magazines. Every night one of the boys would read out the whole story of the courageous adventures of the dacoits and all others would listen to him in rapt attention. Many a time guitar would be played with some singing. There was no electricity in the village and we used lanterns. We would know by the smell and sound of Parathas being made by the ladies that it was time for sehr. Moreover a Fakir with a melodious voice would go into the streets singing songs about the blessings of keeping fast. He would go to every street in the village and would let the people know by singing that it was time for sehr. He never asked for any money for it. On Eid day people would voluntarily give him money, some garments and food.

In our village there were three Sikh families who had adopted all customs of the Pathan culture. They spoke Pashto, dressed like Pathans and took active part in all Pathan/Muslim festivals. My father had very close relationship with them. They always sent trays of Jalaibees and Laddoos on the occasions of Eid to us. We also sent them gifts on their festivals like Besaki and Diwali. Unfortunately at the time of Partition they had to leave for India. My father helped them in their flight from the village in spite of opposition by our relatives. They were grateful for it and years later they established contact with us from Ludhiana and Patiala in India.

Young boys and girls from our relatives would come to greet us on Eid day. My father would give each boy a few Rupees as Eidee. Girls were given money or gifts by my mother. We always invited our uncle and his family to lunch. Our mother was an excellent cook. She made superb quality Pulao and Parathas. We always had new clothes for Eid. Never ever we donned old garments. A few days before Eid these clothes were sewn and made ready. The girls would have henna decorations on their hands and feet a night before Eid. Women were not allowed to go to the Mosque on Eid or Fridays. They were confined to their houses.

After Eid prayers my father would go to his Hujra where our land tillers and other servants (Village barber, village shoe mender etc) would come to greet him on Eid. My father would give them money and would entertain them with tea and sweetmeat.

On the second or third day after Eid I would go to Peshawar to greet my uncles and aunties and at the same time would watch movies in the local cinemas. Cinema was the only source of entertainment in those days. In Peshawar there were more than a dozen Cinema Houses. In the late afternoon we visited gardens and parks made by the British Government. Company Bagh and Shahi Bagh were two large Parks with plenty of flower beds. We also used to go to The Council Hall (Now Legislative Assembly). The Care taker was an Ahmadi. He would welcome us to the beautifully maintained gardens and we used to have picnic there. It was strictly forbidden area for general public but because of an Ahmadi Care taker we were welcomed there.