51 best Eid gift ideas to bring joy to your loved ones
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As a Muslim writer, I know all too well that finding the best Eid gifts for your loved ones is no easy feat. Whenever Eid Al-Fitr or Eid Al-Adha comes around, the sheer thought of coming up with a list of all the various present ideas can be overwhelming, which is exactly why I intend to make your life a little easier with a carefully curated edit of the best gifts for Eid.
I've been searching high and low to find options that'll satisfy even the fussiest of friends and family members to give you a stress-free run-up to Eid. From oud perfumes to modest dresses, scented candles, sweet treats, essential oil diffusers and jewellery – there's something for every taste and preference. Eid Mubarak!
Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha - what’s the difference?
Eid al-Fitr (which literally means ‘festival of breaking the fast’) is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims across the world to mark the end of Ramadan, which is a month-long period of reflection, dawn-until-dusk fasting, community and prayer. Eid-Al-Adha is a festival celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world. It marks the completion of the Hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. The day of Eid-ul-Adha falls on the tenth day in the final (twelfth) month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Dhu-al-Hijjah.
When is Eid 2024?
Unlike other religious celebrations like Christmas, Eid occurs on a different date each year. This is because the Islamic calendar is based on moon cycles. Eid Al-Fitr took place in April earlier this year and Eid Al-Adha will likely fall on the beginning of next week . Muslims will spend the day dressing up in new clothes, visiting loved ones and enjoying traditional meals. They will often start their day with a visit to the mosque for morning prayers, and wish each other Eid Mubarak which translates to ‘Have a blessed Eid.’
GLAMOUR contributor Sidra Imtiaz gets most excited for the time with family. “I have a huge family and living in London means I don’t get to see them all together as much as I’d like, so coming together on Eid day always means so much to me.”
Although many Muslims will receive Eidi (money gifted on Eid days) from loved ones, over the recent years Eid has also been an occasion for gift giving. However, unlike Christmas, it isn’t as easy to find pre-made gifts for loved ones to mark the occasion. That’s why we’ve cherry-picked a selection of the best gifts for Eid to bring joy to him, her and everyone in between. From gifts for the home to sweet treats and the ultimate beauty must-haves, there’s a thoughtful Eid gift idea in the guide for everyone on your to-buy-for list.
Ahead, the very best Eid gifts to buy in 2024…
Best scented gift for Eid
Why we love it: Inspired by the Middle Eastern desert, this hair mist boasts decadent notes of pink peppercorn, atlas cedar, iris, vanilla and saffron. It’s warm and heady but never overpowering – gently embracing each strand with its scent. We love the idea of scarf-wearers applying this under their scarf to keep them feeling fresh, or for others to spray onto undone hair so that it leaves a soft sillage with every swish.
