(Newswire.net — April 25, 2019) — Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting by celebrating Eid al-Fitr. It’s a day of celebration where you’re supposed to break bread with loved ones, family and friends. The festival is the only day in the month of Shawwal when Muslims are not allowed to fast and typically involves feasting, acts of kindness and charity. Gifting is also a crucial part of the celebrations where Muslims exchange gifts for Eid, and this is a ritual both Muslims and non-Muslims enjoy. Here are gifts for Ramadan Eid you can exchange between friends, family and loved ones.
Gifts for Ramadan Eid
Choosing an appropriate gift for someone special can always be tough, but with these gifts for Ramadan Eid ideas, you don’t have to stress about having to buy a gift at the last minute.
Gift Baskets
It goes without saying that food is a crucial part of Eid. As such, gift baskets are always a good idea-especially if whoever you’re gifting loves sweets and local delicacies. Some popular items to include in your gift baskets include:
- Fruit cakes
- Dates
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Juices
- Honey
- Turkish halwa
- Dates stuffed with almonds
You can have the sweets in a decorative basket and send it to the home of your loved ones or the person having the feast.
Something to Fill with Meaning
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are those that you can fill with your memories, thoughts and wishes. Good examples include gift boxes, journals, picture frames, diaries, and more. This can be a gift to remind your recipient the holiness of the time. Consider something inscribed with the shahada.
Calligraphy Art
Islamic culture has embraced its amazing traditions of artisans to interpret the Quran into art. The importance of the word is therefore widely represented as art. You can find all manner of items with this calligraphy art, from intricate and elaborate eggs to signs you can hang.
Electronics
We are in a digital age, and giving electronics as Eid gifts is fairly recent as a gift-giving custom. Nonetheless, it’s growing in popularity and tablets, phones, laptops and other fancy gadgets are taking over more traditional gifts such as clothes and toys as the most popular gifts for Eid.
Books and CDs for Children
Eid al-Fitr is a perfect time for children to learn their heritage and understand more about the Islamic religion. Children are without a doubt the hardest to make fast as they don’t have a clear understanding of its essence (for the most part). But by giving them CDs and books to learn about their religion, they gain a better understanding of their culture.
Donating to Charity
One of the most beautiful traditions of Eid is giving of gifts to strangers as well as the less fortunate. Giving bags of rice and other staples, for example, is a common way to give those who need food donations.
Alternatively, you can sign up for a gift exchange and buy gifts for local charities that are in need. That way, your donations can end up at an orphanage or the doorstep of someone in need.
Bottom Line
Gifting represents the spirit and grace of Eid. Choosing an appropriate gift for someone special can always be tough, but with these gifts for Ramadan Eid ideas, you don’t have to stress about having to buy a gift at the last minute.