The Student Council organised a Joint Eid and Onam Celebration on 25 August 2026 at the College Hall, bringing together two rich cultural traditions under the theme “One Celebration, Two Traditions.” The celebration aimed to promote cultural appreciation, participation and a spirit of togetherness among the students.

As part of the celebration, various competitions and activities were organised, including Costume Judging, Floral Rangoli and Kheer Making. The activities provided students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, cultural knowledge and participation. The programme included traditional activities associated with both Eid and Onam.

Costume Competition – Eid
The Eid costume competition received participation from three contestants. The winners were:
1st Place: Seimoon Khazi – TYBSc
2nd Place: Nagina – FYBSc
3rd Place: Zuneera Patvekar – SYBSc

The participants were judged on their traditional attire and presentation, in keeping with the guidelines for the costume competition.

Costume Competition – Onam
The Onam costume competition saw participation from six contestants. The results were:
1st Place: Finnia – FYBSc
2nd Place: Nisha Maity – SYBSc
3rd Place: Pratiksha Jadhav – FYBSc
The competition encouraged students to represent the traditions and cultural heritage associated with Onam through their attire and presentation.

Floral Rangoli Competition
The Floral Rangoli competition was conducted as one of the Onam activities. Students were given a limited time to create their rangoli using flowers, as specified in the competition guidelines.

The winners were:
Winners: Shubra, Alton and Andini – SYBSc
The students displayed creativity, teamwork and an appreciation for the traditional art of floral rangoli.

Kheer Making Competition
The Kheer Making competition was organised as part of the Eid activities. Participants were required to prepare homemade kheer, which was then judged as part of the competition.
Winner: Astrid Fernandes – TYBSc
Astrid Fernandes was declared the winner for her preparation of kheer.

Also a song guessing game was organised where Bhavesh of TYBSc was the winner. And other spot prizes were given.

Conclusion
The Joint Eid and Onam Celebration was a meaningful initiative that brought students together to appreciate and celebrate different cultural traditions. The competitions encouraged creativity, participation and teamwork while creating a joyful atmosphere of unity and togetherness. The active participation of students and the successful conduct of the various activities contributed to making the celebration a memorable one. The event truly reflected the spirit of “Different traditions, beautiful stories, one spirit of togetherness.”