Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The true meaning of

festivals

, either religious or traditional, has been lost in contemporary society.

However

, the only purpose of these occasions for modern people is enjoyment. I completely agree with

this

opinion as the actual importance and rituals of these

festivals

are replaced with entertainment. I will discuss and support

this

argument in detail in

this

essay.

To begin

with, the real purpose of

festivals

has been forgotten nowaday in many nations worldwide. Take, Pakistan, as an illustration, Pakistani nation enjoys the 14th of August as their independence day from the Indian sub-continent. A recent survey has reported that over 70 per cent of the young generation in

this

country is unaware of the sacrifices that were made by their ancestors to achieve a separate piece of land from India in the year 1947. The world is full of

such

examples.

Moreover

, there are certain rituals and customs which are associated with each festival that people do not bother with these days.

For instance

, Muslims all around the globe celebrate Eid which is a religious festival, and it is mandatory in the religion to perform Eid prayer in the morning.

However

, many followers of the religion miss Eid prayer and wake up late in the morning but they fully enjoy the rest of the day. They wear new clothes and hang out with friends and family. In conclusion, I believe that

festivals

- based on religion and tradition- are now celebrated for fun and enjoyment

instead

of preserving their true meaning. It is,

therefore

, recommended that people should keep in mind the true significance and importance of

festivals

when they celebrate them.