The festival of Eid-Al-Fitr is celebrated by millions of Muslims across the globe and follows the holy month of Ramadan. Once the 30 days of fasting and worship has come to an end, the Eid festivities will begin and plenty of Eid gifts will be exchanged.
This year, Eid is set to fall between the evening of April 20, 2023 - evening of April 21, 2023. The exact dates may vary depending on the sightings of the moon.
On the day, Muslims around the world will be celebrating by dressing up in new clothes, a trip to the mosque, visiting their loved ones to wish them Eid Mubarak (Have a blessed Eid) and of course, feasting on plenty of delicious food.
While money is a traditional gift to give and receive, it's understandable why you might prefer to give a more thoughtful gift to your loved ones to mark the occasion. To give you some inspiration and ideas, we've found some of the best Eid gifts we think your family and friends will love to receive.
The best Eid gifts to buy
Eid gifts for kids
Ideal for kids who love creating, they can get stuck into this fun Eid themed banner which they can decoarate ahead of the festivities. They'll be so proud to see their hard work displayed on the wall. Measuring 59" x 16", it's rather big so is an ideal gift for sharing children so they can share the work.
If in doubt, a fun jigsaw puzzle is always a winner! Along with educational books about Ramadan, a jigsaw will encourage them to step away from screens for a little while. This contains two jigsaw puzzles, one with 48 pieces and one with 24 pieces making ideal for different abilities and developing those important problem solving skills. Coming in a sturdy box, it's robust enough to last you through the years.
We love these adorable personalised drawstring bags. They're great for taking on playdates or to store all your tots things in for days out. Available in three different designs and two different sizes, they're made from durable, high quality cotton to withstand toddler life.
If you're looking for a gift for younger children, then this pretty night light with a rotating projector might be just what you're looking for. Measuring 2.8D x 12.8W x 11.8H cm, it's available in pink and black, this light will display multicoloured stars and moons around the ceiling of their room when it's dark.
Home gifts for Eid
There's something so calming about the crackle effect of this vanilla scented candle. Available in nine different scents if vanilla isn't your cup of tea, this candle has a burn time of 50 hours and is a brilliant alternative to a fire place.
There's nothing more welcoming than a fresh fragrance when you enter someones home, and this diffuser makes a lovely gift for the home if you're not sure what to get them. Featuring seven different mood lights for whatever mood you're in, you can pop in a variety of different aromatic scents to bring calm to any space.
A Himalayan salt lamp is said to help purify the air by absorbing water molecules often found in rooms. Handmade, each lamp is uniquely different in shape. They being an instant feel of calm to any room and are perfect for bedrooms where you want to feel relaxed.
Edible gifts
If in doubt, a luxurious box of delicious chocolates makes a perfect gift. Chocolates can be enjoyed by the whole family, especially a box from Belgian chocolatier Godiva. This box contains 25 perfectly made chocolates presented in a beautiful floral box.
To cater for the whole household, gift them a luxury food hamper, containing all sorts of treats from sweet to savoury. You also don't need to worry about gift wrapping this hamper either as it comes beautifully presented in a box.
Gooey rich brownies are always a winner with the whole family. This deluxe box contains different flavoured brownies that are all handmade and delivered fresh to your door or direct to the recipient. Before you order, be wary of any food allergies your recipients may have.
Gifts for her
If you're shopping for your mum bestie or female family member, then you might want to go down the self-care route, especially if they've been juggling breastfeeding or pregnancy during Ramandan. Treat them to a luxury self-care spa day with this indulgent gift set from Sanctuary. Vegan friendly and scented with grapefruit, this set contains six pampering items.
Perfume is always a winner when it comes to gifts for friends, mum, auntie or mum-in-law. This luxurious amber fragrance is designed to mirror and match your mood as your day progresses. It's a gender neutral scent so could even be suitable for the men in your life.
Burt's Bees are a favourite when it comes to caring for your lips, and a lip balm is an essential in any handbag. Not only does this set contain three lovely lip balms, you also get a reusable glass jar too that works beautifully as a little lantern for candles.
Gifts for him
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We love a pair of seasonal pyjamas so we couldn't not include this adorable Eid set for M&S. Made using 100% cotton, the bottoms also feature a drawstring waist for the perfect fit. This set also comes with matching counterparts for mum and kids too!
There's nothing like a smooth morning wake up to start their day off on the right foot. This Lumie alarm clock simulates a sunrise effect while playing relaxing natural sounds. There's also a sunset setting to help you drift off at night.
If the man in your life is a coffee lover then they'll love to receive this huge set of speciality coffees from around the world. Containing five different speciality coffees from each corner of the globe, each Fairtrade organic coffee is specially selected for this bundle.