The new moon sighting is about to be observed within a few days later and it is certainly a moment of great joy for people around the world. After the ending of the month-long Ramadan fasting, the followers of Islam are eagerly waiting for the new moon in the sky. This celestial event is of great importance for them and it signals the arrival of Eid-Al-Fitr. This auspicious occasion is going to be celebrated on 25th June for the year 2017 and the clock is already ticking fast.
The essence of this festival is the spiritual penance to Allah through month-long fasting, special prayers, gifts and gorging on the variety of delicacies. People visit the house of their family members, relatives and friends on this day and exchange gifts with them. If you are looking to make this upcoming Eid of 2017 truly special for your loved ones, here are the various gift ideas.
Send these special Crescent and star shaped floral arrangement-Crescent moon and stars have become the unofficial symbol of Eid over the years. If you want to add fragrance and beauty to your recipient’s home, you need to select this special Crescent moon and stars shaped floral arrangement for them as a special Eid gift.
Offer them an art canvas- The occasion of Eid is all about finding proximity with Allah. To add a spiritual colour to your special Eid gifts, you can offer this art canvas that has the Quranic text and inscriptions artistically engraved in it. This wooden canvas can be a wonderful home décor item and can be used as a wall hanging also. You can also think about gifting religious books and CDs for this special occasion.
Opt for any Eid special gift baskets/hampers- Although, people can choose a variety of Eid gifts for their loved ones but the charm of Eid gift baskets or hampers is still intact. You can explore any offline or online gifting store to pick the right gift basket for your recipient. People usually offer a gift basket full of dry fruits, chocolates, dates, special fruit cake, cookies, coffee or green tea collection, traditional sweets and other items for their loved ones.
Go for any monetary help- Giving money to people in the form of “Eidi” or donating alms to the poor is an important part of the ancient Eid tradition. You can give it a new meaning and colour by offering monetary help to children and other younger ones in a colourful envelope as a special gift. This is a wonderful gifting idea as it gives the recipient a freedom to choose the desired gift for him/her.
Purchase a dress for him/her- The spirit of Eid-Al-Fitr lies in buying and wearing new dresses for the auspicious occasion. You can select a beautiful dress with hijab, chicken kurtas or sherwanis for men, lehenga or sharara for the women to celebrate the occasion of Eid.
Go for an assorted bottle of perfume- Perfumes or “Attar” are the internal components of Eid celebration. You can help in revamping the look of your loved ones by gifting them a bottle of perfume, precious scents or Attar as the special Eid gifts.
Choose an ancient incense gift set- For ensuring a cheerful and spiritual mood on the occasion of Eid, people light up incense sticks inside their home. For ensuring those incense sticks does not create a mess in the home of your recipient once they are burnt, you can gift them an ancient designer or antique incense gift set.
Buy an Adhan Clock- Praying five times a day is an important part of Islam culture and is one of the founding pillars of the faith. Help your loved ones perform the five time prayers a day by gifting this elegant Adhan Clock for the occasion of Eid.
So, distribute love and affection on the special day of Eid among your family, friends and loved ones with these wonderful Eid gift ideas for the year 2017.
