Ramadan is here; the month-long stint of fasting before Muslims around the world celebrate Eid.
It means that those practising will fast from sunrise to sunset, allowing no food or drink to pass their lips until the evening meal of iftar begins.
The ritual happens on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar every year, and is said to be done to bring one closer to God, and valuing the things that are usually taken for granted. This year Ramadan will run from March 22 until April 21, the date that Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
After a month of abstaining, there will be epic parties across London and beyond, with plenty of food, drink, music and of course, present-giving.
Money is traditional for kids allowing them to get what the latest coveted toy or product, but if you’re looking for a more thoughtful present to spoil your nearest and dearest, we’ve rounded up the best gifts to give right now.
From luxe fragrance to deluxe box of dried fruit and chocolate the whole family can dive into, there’s something for everyone in our Eid gift guide.
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Best Eid presents for children
Personalised Eid Mubarak Babygrow
Baby’s first Eid is a landmark occasion. Make sure your little one is suitably attired in a bespoke babygrow printed with their name. It comes in a presentation box that’s perfect for gifting.
Buy now £17.50, NOTHS
Mr. Men Little Miss Happy Eid
The much-loved Mr. Men series, which has been running since 1971, now includes celebration books like this one dedicated to Eid al-Fitr (others include birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Chinese New Year, and Diwali). Perfect for little ones aged 3 - 7, the book discusses Ramadan and the Eid festival in an engaging way.
Buy now £5.99, Amazon
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera
This compact camera is a great size for smaller hands, and the strap means they’re less likely to drop it. In an age of digital photos, there’s something satisfying about seeing an actual real-life photo pop out of the top.
It’s quick to set up, too – just add batteries and film, and they’re ready to go. Automatic exposure means it’s nice and easy for kids to take decent photos with, and crucially it has a selfie lens, too.
The camera comes in five colours with customisable shutter buttons. Be sure to pop a Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant colour film in, too.
Buy now £78.00, Amazon
Belkin Soundform Wireless Earbuds for Kids
It’s not easy to find wireless earbuds that look grown up but are suitable for kids, but these Belkin Soundform nano wireless earbuds tick all the boxes. For starters, they have a Safe Sound feature that limits volume to 85dB – a reasonable volume for kids aged 7+. They also come with five ear tip sizes designed for smaller ears so your child can find the one that fits best.
They’re available in blue, pink and white – our tester opted for the latter so they’d look like AirPods – and they have a degree of water resistance so you don’t have to panic about rain. Charge them in the case using the USB cable for five hours of playtime, and change the volume using the touch control on the earbuds themselves.
Buy now £24.97, Amazon
Young Driver 60-minute driving lesson
If you fancy gifting something a bit different, Young Driver offers driving experiences for ages 4 to 17 at locations around the UK. Kids in the 10-17 age bracket can drive a real car – usually a Corsa – while younger kids can drive an electric Firefly car.
The most popular option is the 60-minute lesson, which we booked at our closest location around a half-an-hour drive away. There’s also a 30-minute lesson, or the chance to get behind the wheel of everything from a Bentley to a fire engine. Definitely a gift they won’t forget in a hurry.
Buy now £87.99, Virgin Experience Days
Huda Beauty Glow Trio Ramadan Set
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a beauty-obsessed teen, the search is over. Beauty brand Wishful (from Huda Beauty) has whipped up this bundle to promote glowing, healthy skin for Eid, and beyond. The set includes a mini Yo Glow scrub, Thirst Trap Juice serum and a Honey Whip moisturiser, all to be used in tandem to ensure your complexion is at optimum radiance.
Buy now £33.00, Selfridges
Best Eid presents for adults
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum spray
This is the bestselling fragrance in Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s collection. The ultra-luxe label created this scent to celebrate French fine crystal specialist Baccarat’s 250th anniversary and it’s been a sought-after aroma ever since, finding renewed fame on TikTok.
The unique notes smell like luxury, but be warned: it’s got the price tag to match. This is the Extrait edition which offers a stronger amplified perfume where you’ll get an ever more lasting take on the warm oriental floral fragrance with just one spritz. It has provocative and powerful notes of Egyptian grandiflorum jasmine, saffron, ambergris and Moroccan bitter almond.
Buy now £340.00, Selfridges
Clé de Peau Beauté Key Radiance Care Essentials Trial Set
Who doesn’t want to start Eid with a radiant glow? Clé de Peau Beauté is an uber-luxe skincare brand fast gaining cult status, bringing together Japanese and French beauty practices in its products. If you’ve never tried it before, this set offers a great introduction and a serious upgrade to any bathroom cabinet.
There are five trial-sized formulas: The Softening Cleansing Foam (30ml), Hydro-Softening Lotion (75ml), The Serum (30ml), the Intensive Fortifying Cream (12ml) for nightly use and the Protective Fortifying Cream (12ml) a primer to ensure makeup’s longevity. You’ll also get a pack of 36 Facial Cotton sheets made with silk to help make skincare a truly decadent ritual.
Buy now £260.00, Cult Beauty
Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum Spray
Deep and rich oud scents make the perfect gift for the man who appreciates the finer things in life, and this fragrance from Tom Ford is amongst the most luxurious. The 100ml volume is the perfect size for taking on trips away.
Buy now £265.00, lookfantastic
Missoma X Harris Reed Labradorite 18kt gold-plated ring
Jewellery is always a failsafe gift, and Missoma’s cocktail ring, in collaboration with Harris Reed, is a corker. The cabochon style features a Labradorite stone bordered with pearls set on an 18kt gold plated frame.
Buy now £149.00, Harvey Nichols
Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Scented Candle
You may think that a party is more about the food and decor but a calming fragrance can really help set the scene. Rituals’ Ayurveda candle features Indian rose and sweet almond oil, offering a luxurious scent that will fill the whole home. Best of all, the 290g candle last 50 hours, so will see them well through the celebrations to use in the future.
Buy now £19.60, Boots
Personalised Eid Mubarak Sundial Compass
A beautifully elegant keepsake perfect for fathers, grandads and uncles, this personalised Eid Mubarak sundial and compass can be engraved with a special message. It’s fully operational too, making it of much more use than simply admiring it on a shelf.
Buy now £85.00, NOTHS
GUCCI Canvas GG Marmont Wallet
Money is a traditional gift for Eid, but you can go one better by presenting notes in Gucci’s smart beige and black leather wallet. The design is inspired by the label’s archives with the iconic interlocking Gs front and centre.
Buy now £320.00, Harrods
The Conran Shop Oak, Faux Leather and Felt Chess Set
The game of kings, add play to the Eid celebrations with this luxury chess set, fashioned from oak with felt and faux leather details. The green chequered board offers a lighter feel than traditional monochrome.
Buy now £275.00, Mr Porter
Byredo Vanille Antique
In a limited edition box crafted especially for Eid, Byredo's Vanille Antique is the perfect gift for celebrating the occasion. Designed for eveningwear, the long-lasting fragrance is made to signal the start of the night and is formulated with raw ingredients with vanilla bean at its beating heart.
Buy now £250.00, Space NK
Pat McGrath Labs The Divine Bronze Collection
For when you want your skin to say 'here comes the sun' but the weather isn't playing ball, reach for Pat McGrath's new The Divine Bronze Collection. From the backstage beauty guru comes a new look that promises to impart a sunkissed glow on face, eyes and lips. It's perfect for getting ready for Eid celebrations and wearing all summer long.
Buy now, Pat McGrath Labs
Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer Iron/Fuchsia
If you’re non-committal about sticking solely to your natural curls and would rather invest in an all-rounder kind of hairdryer, there’s probably no better investment than a Dyson Supersonic. With five styling attachments (diffuser included, of course) this model will allow you to embrace your hair’s versatility.
The diffuser included with this hairdryer has those ever-useful extra-large 3D prongs so you can style more hair in one go with control. Speedy, speedy, speedy styling. Yes, please.
Buy now £329.99, Dyson
Aspinal Slim Credit Card Holder
With the option of 22 colours, personalisation and gift wrap, Aspinal’s Slim Credit Card Holder is the perfect present for any lucky man in your life (or a lovely treat for yourself). Our favourite is the deep shine Amazon brown croc, and with four external card slots and a central pouch there’s enough space for all the essentials.
Buy now £75.00, Aspinal
Dior Prestige Exceptional Micro-Nutritive And Regenerating Ritual
Watch friends and family light up when you hand over the gift of designer skincare, courtesy of Dior. Themed on rose’s glow-giving qualities, the set includes a lotion and two creams presented in a golden beauty bag.
Buy now £260.00, John Lewis
Best Eid presents for the whole family
FARHI Chocolate-Coated Almond Bonbonnière (130g)
They say we eat with our eyes first, so Farhi’s fabulous papier mache bonbonnières make a superb initial impression. Inside the round box is a treasure chest of plump almonds smothered in milk, dark and white chocolate. One for the grown-ups to savour after the feast.
Buy now £25.00, Harrods
Fortnum’s Rose & Lemon Turkish Delight
With chocolates and dates are traditional gift-giving fare at Eid, a box of Turkish Delight offers a welcome step-change in confectionery. Fortnum’s has been made by a family-run operation in Istanbul, resulting in firm and fragrant icing sugar-dusted blocks. This wooden box is spiked with notes of rose and lemon.
Buy now £16.95, Fortnum & Mason
Assouline Dubai Wonder book
Assouline’s collection of city-focused books are what coffee tables were made for. This one focuses on the UAE’s nucleus Dubai, charting the inexorable rise of a city that, just 60 years ago, was a simple fishing village in the desert. From stunning photography showing the inside of the world’s swankiest hotels to Dubai’s now-iconic structures and life in the desert beyond, the travel tome promises to bring a sense of adventure.
Buy now £85.00, Selfridges
John Lewis & Partners Kainoosh Hammered Stainless Steel Balti Serving Dishes
Upgrade the Eid feast with a set of serving dishes made with hammered steel and a gold-coloured finish. The set of two come with a pair of handles each, which make passing them around the table easy. If your recipient loves hosting, this pair of dishes will make a welcome addition to their tableware collection.
Buy now £15.00, John Lewis & Partners
Choi Time Thousand Year Red Giant Flowering Tea Bulbs
Make a cuppa extra special this Eid by dropping in a flowering tea to hot water for a scented, floral version that’s perfect for big parties. What’s more, they’re packed with antioxidants and help digestion and flower cholesterol - the perfect post-dinner drink.
Buy now £24.95, Harvey Nichols
Ladurée Ramadan 16 Macarons Gift Box
Crispy and sweet, Ladurée’s macarons are legendary and make the perfect treat. The French confectioner has made them perfect for the festivities with a limited edition box holding 16 of your favourite flavours. As you’d expect, the presentation is magnifique.
Buy now £47.00, Ladurée
Charbonnel et Walker Eid Chocolate Truffle Selection Box, 385g
A box of posh chocs guarantees a warm welcome to any Eid gathering. Charbonnel et Walker’s special edition round box is packed with indulgent chocolate truffles, perfect for tucking into after the big feast.
Buy now £24.50, John Lewis
Personalised Eid Mubarak Sweet Treat Hamper
This hamper is full of beautifully decorated cookies with a strong Arab influence. The biscuits include vanilla sugar cookies, a cake slice and coated Oreos. Whether you buy to share with your household or send to family far away, they make the perfect Eid offering.
Buy now £25.00, NOTHS
Hotel Chocolat The Velvetiser
Made by Dualit, Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser comes in at just shy of £100 for the machine alone, but you’ll want to add in the variety pack of shaved chocolate sachets, which are also available as vegan versions, and in the exact 35g proportions required by the Velvetiser. It’s not pocket money, but a sound investment if you live on hot chocolate over the winter or plan to make rounds of the stuff for visiting guests. If you’re watching the pounds keep an eye out for it in big sales, where it’s often marked down.
The device comes in four colours; rose gold is the chicest. The machine also comes with a wide whisk, a kettle-like power base and spouted jug with a handle, plus two white ceramic cups in which to pour your chocolatey elixir.
To use, simply plug in the base to a socket and fill with regular milk or plant-based milk to the measurement etched inside the pot. Add in your chocolate shavings and hit go. There’s only one button to press, which makes it foolproof to use. It will illuminate as the milk and chocolate gently heat and whirl to combine your cocoa and is ready to drink in less than three minutes at barely detectable noise levels. To clean, simply rinse the whisk and hand wash the non-stick inner of the jug.
The result is a perfectly blended indulgent hot chocolate that slips out of the jug and into your favourite mug. Add toppings and get ready to toast the most luxurious hot chocolate you can make at home.
Buy now £99.95, Hotel Chocolat
