Shakib Khan
The arrival of Eid always takes the 'Number One' hero back to his carefree days of childhood. The memory of running around with a new set of clothes is a memory to cherish for the superstar.
As there's no shooting during Eid days, Shakib Khan gets the chance to stay in bed and get a well-deserved sleep. The slumber is the biggest recreation for him during Eid. The festive days also gives Shakib the chance to enjoy a good time with his family, as well having fun addas with the friends who visit him.
“There are no special plans for Eid. I will stay at home. I'll rest, eat and sleep during these days,” the actor informs.
Shakib Khan usually does his Eid shopping outside the country, as going to a local market results in a huge hassle, as people crowd in to get a glimpse of their favorite star.
The option to go to the cattle market to buy a sacrificial animal for Qurbani is also out of the equation for similar reasons. The busy schedule also prevents Shakib Khan from doing so.
Three movies featuring Shakib Khan are set to be released this Eid -- Badiul Alam Khokon's “Don Number One”, “Buk Phaate Toh Mukh Phote Na”; and “Ziddi Mama” by Shahadat Hossain Liton.
Zahid Hasan
Popular TV star Zahid Hasan will spend Eid with his family in Sirajganj. The star has plans to take his son Purno and daughter Pushpita to the cattle market in Sirajganj's Kandarpara -- for an interesting experience that they are unlikely to have in an urban setting.
“Staying at the Sirajganj home during Eid is always great fun. I get to meet everyone, have great feasts and grand adda sessions. These are all very enjoyable for me,” Zahid Hasan says.
The actor -- during his younger years -- used to accompany his father and brother to the cattle haat. “It was a difficult thing to do back then. We walked all the way to the haat (rural market) and on the way back home, we ran with the leash in our hands. I was always afraid that the cow will be let loose or try to ram me with its horns.”
The actor still goes to the haat but that only results in people crowding in to meet him.
Two dramas -- directed by Zahid Hasan -- are set to be aired during Eid, while his acting performances can be seen on 10 to 12 TV plays by other directors.
Mosharraf Karim
Although most stars cannot personally go to a cattle market, popular actor Mosharraf Karim never misses the chance. He asserts that the challenge of buying a good cow is a very enjoyable experience for him.
He always takes to the haat one of his friends who is an expert in buying cows. Mosharraf Karim says, “Every Eid, I always check the teeth of the cow before buying it, although it has no significance to me.”
Going to the cattle market was a regular part of Eid during the star's childhood year. “I didn't understand much back then, and only went for fun. However, now I sometimes get scared after seeing the blood of the slaughtered cow,” Mosharraf Karim adds.
The actor plans to spend this Eid in Dhaka.
Nearly 18 TV dramas featuring Mosharraf Karim are scheduled to be aired during Eid. The actor said, “I've done some very unique works this year. I even did a drama where I don't have a single dialogue.”
Saju Khadem
From his childhood days to the time he sat for his Intermediate exams, Saju Khadem regularly accompanied his father and uncles to the Qurbani haat in Sylhet's Chhatak. He was always careful while returning home with the cow, always on alert in fear that the cow will try to stick him with its horns or ram him.
A domestic help also accompanied them. When the cow started running, Saju would also run. The actor said “We would put a colourful paper garland on the cow. It also felt great to answer anyone who shouted, asking the price.”
After coming to Dhaka and becoming a popular actor, Saju Khadem had not gone to the haat. His father still goes to the haat to buy a cow. Saju always jokes that the cows are getting smaller each year.

Several TV channels will air Saju Khadem's dramas this Eid. The specials include “Bibaho Bibhrat”, “Bekar Ek Car Theke Je Golper Shuru”, “Biraler Golae Ghonta Badhibe Ke”, “Jatra Bhongo”, “Bolod Kahini”, “Ek Phul Dui Mali” and “Paach Feet Dosh Inch”.