Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting for many Muslims. As the first of the two major holidays in Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a widely anticipated holiday; the day is spent in celebration with family and friends, near and far (the Whatsapp groups are especially lively on Eid).
As with any other holiday, gifting ensues. Whether it be present exchanges among friend groups, dessert gift boxes filled to the brim with sweet treats shared family to family, or elders passing out envelopes stuffed with crisp bills to young kids as Eidi, the spirit of sharing and generosity is very much alive on this day. Below you’ll find a curated list of Eid gift ideas, featuring many Muslim makers and brands. Eid mubarak!
These ginger-almond florentines are just one reason we continue to reach for Nadiya Bakes by The Great British Bake Off winner and Netflix star Nadiya Hussein (other reasons include tahini cake and cardamom-lemon iced buns). Filled with goodies for every occasion, it’s a compilation of her personal favorites, which she describes as traditional, twisted, and everything in between.
There’s no better way to celebrate at an Eid party than with this festive, bubbly, nonalcoholic aperitif from Ghia. Le Spritz packs deep complexity with citrusy notes from yuzu and lemon balm, sweetness from white grape juice and fig concentrate, and a hit of bitterness from gentian root.
Pleasantly curved with a subtle retro vibe, these stackable drinking glasses double as dessert glasses. We can confirm that this 4-piece set works just as well for serving water as it does for serving sorbet with berries, pudding parfaits, and individually portioned icebox cakes.
Gulab jamun and baklava, but make it coffee. Transcendence Coffee syrups are inspired by the founders’ Indian and Algerian roots and highlight traditional flavors like saffron, rose, and orange blossom. Just stir a couple tablespoons into your drink of choice or use them as a cake soak.
Whether you’re giving Eidi or wishing a faraway loved one a happy Eid, a cute card is the move. These Eid cards from Madeafterhours on Etsy are made from recycled paper and feature a hand-illustrated pomegranate design inspired by Ramadan.
Handmade by female West Bank artisans, Darzah’s olive branch apron is for cooks who don’t consider themselves “apron people.” This beautifully detailed half apron starts at the waist and displays traditional tatreez embroidery. As a project of Child’s Cup Full, 80 percent of Darzah’s proceeds go to funding long-term job opportunities for women in Palestine.
You don’t need to fuss with crushing whole spices when you’ve got this ethically sourced, loose leaf tea from Chaiwala on hand. Made with high-quality, just-harvested black tea and packed with aromatics like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and rose petals, its flavor is warming and pleasantly floral. Basically, it’s everything we want in masala chai.
Made of clear borosilicate glass with rainbow dots that are applied by hand, this vase from Maison Balzac has just enough character to elevate any centerpiece display—whether it’s an extravagant bouquet or bodega carnations.
Paro is a South Asian comfort food brand inspired by founder Umaimah Sharwani’s family’s Pakistani recipes. This gift set includes two lentil-based dishes, masoor daal and kitchari, plus a jar of tarka oil, a ghee-based topping spiced with cumin, chile, and curry leaves.
You could set the timer on your smartphone as you bake this saffron milk cake, but setting Dusen Dusen’s Everybody Kitchen Timer is a lot more fun. With a simple metal frame, a magnetic back, and a smiley face set atop brightly colored patterns, this Eid gift is a cute addition to any kitchen.
Crispy, buttery shredded phyllo dough on the outside, melty sweet cheese on the inside, and a dousing of simple syrup to finish—there’s nothing quite like knafeh. Available in a variety of sizes, including 12 x 17-inch tray and an 8-inch heart-shaped pie, these are made to order in Southern California, then vacuum sealed and flash-frozen for maximum freshness.
If you need to impress with a luxe hostess gift, you could do a lot worse than this honeysuckle-scented candle from Loewe. It’s the perfect base fragrance for any home—subtle, sweet, floral, and most importantly, not overwhelming.
A purveyor of “cultural merchandise,” Dar Collective is for all the diaspora kids looking for gear inspired by their roots. You can sort by country—shops include Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Yemen, and more—to find everything from stickers to totes to hoodies. This vintage Palestinian Olive sweatshirt, which revives a popular Arab graphic-style 80’s food label, is among our faves.
Some of the best dates we’ve ever tasted come from Nature’s Anthem farm in California’s Coachella Valley. Plump, sweet, and almost fudgy, these are the kind of medjool dates you savor with each bite. Eat them straight up or bake them into these chocolate chip tahini cookies.
Peepal People, founded by Pakistani Americans Alyzeh Rizvi and Ahmer Zaidi, is bringing small-batch, artisanal South Asian hot sauces to American shelves. Made with fermented chiles and ingredients like turmeric, pomegranate seed, and dried mango, there’s a spice level for everyone. Green Hara Bhara is mild, yellow Peela Patakha is fruity and fiery, and red Bhoot Bangla is the hottest of them all. The Teeno Bundle includes all three.
Form and function reach their peak with Ichendorf Milano’s Piuma Teapot. Handmade of flame-worked borosilicate glass and equipped with a built-in strainer, it’s just as pretty empty as it is filled with your favorite loose leaf blend. Choose between transparent pink or clear.
Whether on mezze dips, man’oushe, or roast chicken, Z&Z za’atar makes everything better. This high-quality blend of wild thyme, sumac, sunflower oil, and toasted sesame seeds is harvested from various farms around Jenin in Palestine—and it lends an earthy, tangy, nutty flavor that is unmatched. Gift it by itself or in the full Z&Z Middle Eastern spice set.
Call it a theory, but we’re pretty sure badam doodh tastes even better when it’s served in stemmed mosaic glass from Rasm. Inspired by traditional Arabic drinkware, these glasses are available in multiple styles and colors and come in sets of three. Rasm is donating all of its proceeds to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria until the end of Ramadan.
