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Gift for Muslim neighbours for Ramadan

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Keekaboo Tue 12-Apr-22 13:21:25

Hello I’m looking for advice please. We moved into our house last August. We have lovely Muslim neighbours who handed in a box of chocolates and a card at Christmas. We would like to reciprocate and give them a card and something for Ramadan but are unsure what is appropriate and is there a special day during Ramadan where it would be more appropriate to give something.

Esspee Tue 12-Apr-22 13:22:54

I have bought high quality dates for my friends. They are traditionally used to break the fast in the evening.

Redhead56 Tue 12-Apr-22 13:39:34

Indian sweets are delicious and there are lots of different types. If you don't live in an area where there are world food stores try on line. You can buy Halwa in the world food aisle in most supermarkets. Asda sell Gulabjam Rassomalah and Halwa desserts usually near the yoghurts. They are delicious I used to buy them for the couple who worked in the business next to ours as a treat.

Riverwalk Tue 12-Apr-22 13:42:10

Gifts are usually given at the end of Ramadan when there are big celebrations. I'm not sure if they are also given during Ramadan.

snowberryZ Tue 12-Apr-22 13:43:35

How about a box of chocolates?

Septimia Tue 12-Apr-22 13:43:56

Yes, I think perhaps gifts for Eid, at the end of Ramadan, but the idea of dates is a good one.

Keekaboo Tue 12-Apr-22 13:52:26

Thank you everyone, I like the idea of dates that are traditionally eaten when breaking the fast.
I might also include some chocolate for the children.

JaneJudge Tue 12-Apr-22 13:53:32

A box of mangos smile

Riverwalk Tue 12-Apr-22 13:55:47

When I was in Saudi a colleague told me, just as at Christmas, Eid had become very commercialised and 'grabby' - at one time children would be given a bag of sweets, now they expect X-boxes and the like.

Grannmarie Tue 12-Apr-22 16:03:42

Hi, keekaboo, I love your name! My wee grandson loves playing keekaboo.

Some great ideas for gifts for your Muslim neighbours, if you were thinking of making/ buying a card, the traditional greeting is Eid Mubarak, basically Happy Eid or blessed feast...cards are available from the big River company, other providers are available....
According to my diary, Ramadan ends with Eid Al-Fitr on May 2cnd this year.

Esspee Tue 12-Apr-22 18:51:55

Granmarie I believe the greeting “Eid Mubarak” should only be used at the end of the fasting period. i.e. Eid. During Ramadan it would not be appropriate.

Blondiescot Tue 12-Apr-22 18:58:26

Eid cards are always very gratefully received (at the end of Ramadan) and anything sweet, whether it's chocolates, dates, a homemade cake etc, is always popular too. The children at the nursery where I work are going to make Eid cards to hand in to the local mosque this year.

Grannmarie Tue 12-Apr-22 21:02:24

Thank you, Esspee, I am aware of that. I did not suggest that the cards should be given during Ramadan, I believe I provided the date of Eid.
If my post suggested otherwise that was certainly not my intention.

Hillily Wed 13-Apr-22 17:52:28

Gifts well the holiday is cruel the treatment of animals an eating killing the flesh of another is the cause of so many problems . Health problems , an in 2022 peace starts on our plate

maddyone Wed 13-Apr-22 18:09:48

You would give a gift on Eid which will probably be 2nd or 3rd May this year. You should be able to buy a card in a card shop, if not then online. A gift of chocolate, home made cake (make sure it’s halal) or sweets would be appreciated I think.