The Best Recipes and Ideas for Eid al-Fitr 2022

With the festival of Eid Al Fitr around the corner, like most religious holidays we know this is all about spending time with your loved ones and having a great feast after the month of Ramadan. 

With millions of people gathering together with their loved ones, attending morning Eid prayers, giving to charity and most importantly having a big feast together - here is your guide from ShopAppy's own marketing lead Nayaab to activities, feasts and treats to keep you busy and well entertained this Eid. 

The amazing Fashion Mela is Walsall have some beautiful traditional outfits perfect for Eid. Outfits will have the wow factor to impress family and friends - take a look https://shopappy.com/walsall/fashion-mela/ 

2. Decorations - Getting into the festive spirit

Sometimes homemade things are more personal than buying from a large store, spend some time with the children making decorations this Eid.

You will need:

• Different colour card
• Scissors
• String
• Tape 

And a little bit of creativity!

Use the card to cut out little moons and stars and use some string to hand them from the ceiling or some tape to stick them to the wall. They would make the most perfect little accents in your family photographs this Eid.

This wonderful craft kit https://www.shoplocalonline.org/straight-curves/kids-craft-pack/ has all you need to get you started. 

3. Preparing the feast

After a long month of fasting, on Eid, a large spread of food is needed to enjoy and eat as much as you like. 

Spend locally this Eid by buying from your local market, your local butcher, deli or greengrocer to ensure you get the freshest and best locally produced items. 

Of course flavours are everything, so have a look at the selections you can find - our top pick is this amazing selection of spices all ready for you to make the best Indian mutton curry https://www.shoplocalonline.org/afribox/taste-of-africa-durban-indian-mutton-curry-spice/

4. Snacks and treats for your guests this Eid

Eid is a big feast. With lots of little snacks and treats being prepared, one item which is always made in my household is spicy chicken samosas. They go perfectly with a steaming hot cup of masala chai. Give it a go and try making some. You wont regret it!

5. Traditional dessert recipe to wow your guests this Eid

Being from a Muslim background myself a traditional Asian sweet that my grandma and mum make every Eid is ‘Seviyan’ - Sweet vermicelli pudding. On the morning of Eid usually after prayers we all sit down as a family and enjoy this delicious dessert. I wanted to share this simple recipe with you so you can also give it a try. You will love it :)

6. Gifts for your family and friends

Although Eid Al Fitr is seen as the big feast after the month of Ramadan, a massive aspect of it is giving. Giving to your family and friends, neighbours and charity. 

There are so many amazing gift ideas on both ShopAppy.com and ShopLocalOnline.org which are great, so whether you're looking for something for your children, grandparents, uncles and aunties we have you covered browse book and buy locally, it's the way forward. 

Enjoy and keep this guide for some great ideas for this Eid Al Fitr

We hope you have a great day with your family and friends,  here is our round-up of activities, gift ideas and ways to spend the event  – we always recommend that whether you are staying home to celebrate or visiting loved ones, spend your time and money locally and it’s easier than ever to browse, book and buy online too with ShopAppy.com.

Enjoy!