I have long since stopped truly celebrating Aidiladha. Here's why.

Several years ago, there would always be this tension this time of the year. My parents just couldn't get along. There would be quarrels. There would be walk-outs. This would repeat for at least 3 years. It became a ritual.

I understand why we ought to celebrate Aidiladha but I can't help recalling my family's history.

Hopefully I will learn from all of this and be a better husband and father to my future wife and children. I won't want this to be a cycle.