1. Read the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to your children and explain to them the significance of this Eid and the importance of faith and sacrifice.
Book about the Story of Ibrahim (AS)
2. Make these adorable sheep cupcakes!
Baaaaaaa! Eat me.
3. Take the kids to local Hajj simulations so they can learn all the rites and rituals.
Labbayk! Allahumma Labbayk!
4. Make Eid cards with the kids and give to family and friends.
Eid Mubaaaaaarak!
5. Deliver fresh meat to your family, friends, and the needy.
Poor Sheep!
6. Make special meat dishes from the Udhiya you received. Enjoy with your loved ones, send over to your neighbors, or share with someone who is ill.
Mouthwatering Bhuna Gosht
7. Take your clothes out the night before. It can get crazy getting all the kids ready in the morning, so I like to lay out all our clothes, matching accessories, socks, and shoes the night before Eid. Saves time and is less stressful
Ooh la la! Such a coordinated outfit.
8. Put mehendi on.
Mehendi Laga Ke Rakhna
9. Host an Eid open house. One of our fondest Eid memories growing up was visiting friends in the area after Eid prayer, greeting them with “Eid Mubarak”, and having snacks, chai, and dessert. We only stayed for ten to fifteen minutes and went to the next house. Some years, our family would host the open house. Let’s bring back this tradition!
celebrating Eid with family and friends is such a blessing!
10. Attend local Eid celebrations and/or carnivals!
We love carnivals!
Happy Eid from all of us at Honey and Dates! 🙂
I miss having henna/mehndi done so much! It’s just too hard with the kids because you’ll have it done and next thing you know, you gotta use your hands for a diaper change or to pick someone up. Ah well 🙁 Great list though! Nice reminder to get my outfit ready the night before 😉