Eid gifts 2022: present ideas for Eid-al-Fitr for him and her as Ramadan comes to an end
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With Eid only a few days away, on 2 May, now is the perfect time to start snapping up gifts for your loved ones.
Eid al-Fitr is the perfect time to continue the long tradition of Eid gifts, as it is renowned for being all about indulging in sweets, food, joy and generosity.
With the pandemic affecting Eid over the past two years, celebrations this year will be bigger and brighter as Covid restrictions are no longer in place, especially as this Eid also coincides with the long weekend of the Early May Bank Holiday.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr means ‘Feast of Breaking the Fast’ in English. It’s one of two official holidays within Islam, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world.
The festival marks the end of the Islamic holy month, Ramadan, where Muslims dry fast during sunlight hours for 30 days. At Eid al-Fitr, Muslims gather and give thanks for a successful fasting month.
For more information on Eid and how it is celebrated, read our guide on Eid 2022 here.
What gifts are given on Eid?
Traditionally, Eidi (money gifted on Eid) is given from elders in the family, but gift-giving has slowly become the norm.
With millions of Muslims around the world dry fasting during daylight hours, thinking of gifts for bto sum up this holy month and fit your loved one’s aesthetic can be a chore - but don’t worry - we have you covered.
Below are 10 beautiful Eid gifts for your loved ones.
This beautiful little burner is for anyone who loves the mystic smell of Oud.
With its calming properties, oud bakhoor has a distinct smell linked to Arabic culture.
The Dukhni Ma’amoul Oud Bakhoor Gift Set contains five different fragrances of Ma’amoul Bakhoor, with two pieces of bakhoor each, with a Persian Exotic Burner and tealight candle.
It’s simple and straightforward to use, and the smell should last for up to four hours.
As water can't be drunk during sunlight hours, our skin starts to feel a little deflated and dehydrated. Huda Beauty's WISHFUL Hydrate and Glow Trio gift is the perfect gift to WISH someone a glowing and hydrating complexion.
Ideal for anyone concerned their skincare routine has not been its best self over the last four weeks.
This limited edition set includes the Yo Glow 40ml, Get Even Rose oil 10ml and a Honey Whip Moisturiser 10ml. These products are suitable for all skin types.
Ramadan is a religious and spiritual time, as many Muslims use this time to reconnect with their faith.
Many Muslims also attempt to read the whole Quran during the 4 week period.
Gifting a personalised prayer mat and Quran is perfect for any loved ones who have found solace in their spirituality.
The gift set comes with an array of options, including adding in prayer beads, the Quran or you could order just the prayer mat.
Colours include black, cream, grey, green, navy blue, purple and red.
Baklava is soul food - and now it comes in vegan form. This sweet, sticky, dessert screams celebration. This gift is perfect for the vegans in your life who have a sweet tooth.
Coming in flavours of Boukaj, Pistachio, Almonds, Asabeh and Colschor, this little throwback to the Middle East really puts the Sweet in Sweet Eid.
On the topic of food, Turkish delight is a gift everyone enjoys.
Wish your loved ones Eid Mubarak with this classy gift box of rose and pomegranate Turkish Delight.
The recipe is vegan, and the sweets are handmade in the UK and presented exquisitely in a re-usable gold tin.
These gorgeous sleek necklaces are a beautiful way to mark the end of such a powerful month.
Personalised to fit their name in Arabic, its a perfect present for your loved one.
Handmade, minimalist and bespoke, these stunning necklaces range from £13 to £31 depending on the length, style and base metal you choose.
The central theme to this Eid is food - but this really takes the biscuit.
This decadently hand-iced Eid biscuit tin comes in themed shaded of gold, purple, blue and pink, including festival appropriate crescent moon, stars and lanterns.
The exquisite lemon biscuits are textured between the snap of a gingerbread and the crumble of a shortbread.
There are nine lemon biscuits in a stunning keepsake tin.
Glowing in 7 colours, this Quran Bluetooth Speaker is designed for anyone wanting to learn the Quran.
With recitation from 16 people, and available in 14 languages, you can’t go wrong.
Perfect for anyone wanting to learn the Quran, or who read the Quran throughout Ramadan.
With an intoxicating scent such as oud, combined with the romantic scent of rose, this powerful and sophisticated perfume makes for the perfect Eid present.
This item will come gift-wrapped in the iconic cream and black box.
This adorable wish bracelet is a cute way to mark the end of Ramadan in a simple and elegant way.
Wrapped around a matching envelope and a card saying Eid Mubarak, this simple yet striking present is guaranteed to make your loved ones happy.
The bracelet is 35 cm in length, so will definitely fit any size wrist - simple snap any remaining cord away!