Skip to content
GiftIdeas4U

Festivals

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of fasting. Families visit each other, share sweet dishes and give gifts, especially money (Eidi) to children.

At the end of Ramadan; the date depends on the moon sighting · Next: Wednesday 10 March 2027

Eid al-Fitr

Photo: Abdullanafih, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Gift ideas

  1. Dates and dry fruits hamperA classic.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  2. Eidi envelopesDecorated envelopes for cash gifts.
  3. Perfume or attarA traditional favorite.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  4. New clothesPart of the celebration.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  5. Prayer matA thoughtful gift.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  6. Sweets boxFor hosts.Find it: AmazonEtsy

Left it late?

  • Cash in an envelope: Traditional Eidi.
  • Sweet box: From a local bakery.

Etiquette

  • Eidi, gifts of money, is traditionally given to children and younger relatives.
  • Sweets, dates and dry fruits are popular gifts for hosts.
  • Dates are confirmed by the moon sighting, so plan around the expected day.

How much to spend

Eidi for children is usually cash in a nice envelope; amounts vary by family.

What to write in the card

Eid Mubarak! Wishing you and your family peace and happiness.
May this Eid bring joy to your home. Eid Mubarak!
Wishing you a blessed Eid with your loved ones.

More messages for Eid al-Fitr

Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Fitr?

At the end of Ramadan; the date depends on the moon sighting.

How much should I spend for Eid al-Fitr?

Eidi for children is usually cash in a nice envelope; amounts vary by family.

What is a good last-minute gift for Eid al-Fitr?

Cash in an envelope: Traditional Eidi. Sweet box: From a local bakery.

Tips from travellers

Got a great Eid al-Fitr gift idea? Share it. The first good one goes right here.

Share a tip

We read every tip before it goes live. No links, please, and nothing personal about other people.

Questions from readers

Question about Eid al-Fitr? Ask it here.

Ask a question

We can’t reply privately. Useful questions get answered here on the page.