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Plan a meaningful and joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration

Get concrete Eid al-Fitr ideas for food, decoration and activities, and coordinate your Eid party effortlessly with Fiestukis.

Step-by-step guide to organizing your Eid al-Fitr party

  1. Define your Eid al-Fitr party basics — Decide what kind of Eid celebration you want: intimate family brunch, big community dinner, or an open house with guests coming and going. Fix a date and time that works with Eid prayers and family visits, and choose the location (home, community hall, outdoors). Estimate how many adults and children you'll host and then create the event in Fiestukis so you have all the details, guest list and "bring something" list in one place from the start.
  2. Plan the menu and coordinate who brings what — Think about traditional Eid al-Fitr dishes you'd like to serve: sweet treats like maamoul, baklava or sheer khurma, plus savoury favourites, fruit platters and drinks. Decide what you'll cook yourself and what guests can contribute, then use the Fiestukis "bring something" list so people can sign up for specific dishes and avoid five trays of the same dessert. Don't forget options for kids, vegetarians and anyone with allergies.
  3. Choose decor and create an Eid atmosphere — Pick a simple color palette for your Eid party, such as gold and green or white and pastels, and add details like crescent moons, stars and lanterns. Prepare a small Eid corner with a banner, fairy lights and a spot for gifts or charity envelopes. In Fiestukis, you can add decoration tasks and assign them to friends who enjoy crafts or shopping so the space feels festive without you doing everything alone.
  4. Organize Eid activities for all ages — Plan a few light activities after everyone has eaten: a short gratitude circle, storytelling about what Eid al-Fitr means, or a photo corner with simple props. For kids, prepare crafts (colouring Eid cards, decorating cookies), small games or a treasure hunt for Eid treats. Add these Eid activities to your Fiestukis event so volunteers can sign up to lead a game, bring craft supplies or set up the photo area.
  5. Set the schedule and practical details — Outline a simple timeline: guest arrival, serving food, prayer time if you'll pray together, games, dessert and a calm wind-down. Clarify dress code (festive, modest, comfortable for kids), parking, and whether guests should bring prayer mats or anything special. Share all this clearly on your Fiestukis event page so everyone knows what to expect and you don't have to repeat the same information in multiple chats.
  6. Prepare the day-of checklist and enjoy — A day or two before, confirm your Fiestukis "bring something" list so you know which dishes and supplies are covered and where you might need backups. Prepare serving areas, label dishes (especially for allergens), and set up a spot for shoes, coats and gifts. On the day, delegate last-minute tasks to friends via Fiestukis, then focus on welcoming guests, sharing food and enjoying a peaceful, joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.

Complete guide to a relaxed, well-organized Eid party

For an Eid al-Fitr party, combine traditional dishes with easy crowd-pleasers. Many families like to serve:

  • Sweet dishes: maamoul, baklava, sheer khurma, basbousa, dates, fruit platters.
  • Savoury dishes: rice dishes, samosas, kebabs, salads, mezze or finger food.
  • Drinks: tea, coffee, juices, flavoured water and maybe a special Eid mocktail.

Use Fiestukis to create a detailed "bring something" list, so guests can sign up for specific dishes and you get a balanced menu without duplicates.

You don't need expensive decor to create a beautiful Eid party. Choose 2-3 colours and repeat them in tablecloths, napkins and balloons. Add DIY touches like paper stars, crescent moons and handwritten Eid Mubarak signs.

Reuse fairy lights, simple lanterns or glass jars with candles to create a warm atmosphere. In Fiestukis, ask crafty friends to bring or make decorations by adding them as items on the "bring something" list.

Kids love simple, hands-on Eid activities. Some ideas:

  • Craft table with colouring pages, Eid card making or decorating paper lanterns.
  • Cookie or cupcake decorating with Eid-themed sprinkles.
  • Treasure hunt for small treats or Eid stickers.
  • Storytime about the meaning of Eid al-Fitr and kindness.

Add each activity to your Fiestukis event and let parents volunteer to bring supplies or lead a game.

Start by deciding what religious elements you want to include: a short dua, group prayer, or a few words about gratitude and charity. Place these moments at natural pauses, such as before eating or after dessert, and keep them short and heartfelt so children stay engaged.

Then allow plenty of relaxed time for eating, talking and playing. Share your rough schedule on Fiestukis so guests know when to arrive if they want to join specific moments like prayer or speeches.

The size of your Eid party depends on your space, budget and energy. A small family brunch might be 6-12 people, while an open house can welcome many more guests over several hours.

Think about how many people you can seat comfortably and how much food you can realistically manage, especially if you're fasting in the days before. Use Fiestukis to track RSVPs so you have a clear idea of numbers and can adjust your menu and seating plan.

Fiestukis lets you create a dedicated event page for your Eid party, where you can share the date, time, address and any special notes about dress code or prayer arrangements. Guests can confirm attendance so you know how many people to expect.

The "bring something" list is perfect for Eid al-Fitr: you can list dishes, drinks, decorations and activity materials, and guests choose what they'll bring. This avoids duplicates, reduces your workload and keeps everything organized in one place.

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