The festival of Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated by Muslims all over the world to mark the end of The Holy Month of Ramadan. It will be a time of festivities that includes wearing new clothes, playing games, and celebrating with friends and family. Exchanging gifts is also a big part of the celebration too. If you are stuck for gift ideas, have a look at the Eid gift guide given below.
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You can gift friends when you are visiting with Eid gift baskets filled with traditional Eid sweets, dry fruits, chocolates, or nuts. Eid gift baskets will be easily available at shopping malls and department stores or you can even order some online.
Fresh flower bouquets also make nice Eid gifts for loved ones and will make a home look more warm and inviting for guests, especially during Eid. Flowers like roses and carnations would make a simple colorful bouquet.
You can add a personal touch by making Eid gift baskets with a friend’s favorite foods or homemade Eid sweets and other baked goods too. You can even buy a box of Eid cookies or sweets as a gift, or make some at home and gift them during visits.
Some popular gift items for Eid gifts include customized Islamic wall art or calligraphy this can even include something like an engraved metal plate or plaque. Educational Islamic books and CDs are also good Eid gift ideas for children. Giving traditional Eid gifts like this encourages the spiritual side of Eid as well.
During Eid most people, especially younger ones love receiving new clothes or jewelry. Some Eid gift ideas can include traditional clothes or some of the trendier Eid clothing too. You can select accessories like handbags, wallets, belts, or hijabs as well.
A house scented with incense creates a wonderful atmosphere. Buying some incense with a beautiful brass or clay incense holder can make a great Eid gift for friends and family. There are unique and colorful incense holders to choose from including brass antique ones.
If you know someone who likes items that smell amazing, why not get them a type of perfume or scented lotion they would like? If you have waited until the very last minute, Eid gift ideas like a favorite perfume scent or a cosmetic set would make good gifts.
You can take the family or a couple of friends out for a special meal to a place they have never before. Try something different. Don’t forget to make early reservations before taking them out during Eid as restaurants will be very busy.
Eid gift ideas for children usually include new toys or books. It can be quite hard to select gifts from so many varieties that are available. Try to get something educational or enjoyable that will keep them occupied for a long time.
As for some very last-minute Eid gift ideas, you cannot go wrong with giving money as a gift, since this gives the person on the receiving end to buy whatever they like. This also includes gift vouchers for clothes or for beauty or spa treatments for women.
