Eid al-Fitr comes when the moon appears towards the end of Ramadan (this year it will begin on 

the evening on 14 June and end on the evening of 15 June). As soon as we’ve seen the new moon, 

I give my children an Eid basket. This includes new pyjamas, sweets and a book on Eid. On the 

morning of Eid, the first thing we do is take a shower (cleanliness is a really important part of 

Islam), then we put on our best clothes. My husband wears the traditional jubba (a long shirt) and 

skull cap to the mosque for prayers and then changes into something smart casual later in the day.

SHOP FOR EID

Eid is a chance to feel special – the best version of ourselves so it’s traditional to wear something 

new or your best clothes. It’s a wonderful time to invest in yourselves. I like to wear a long-sleeved 

maxi dress with heels and a nice scarf. Some families like to match with their kids and I do like my 

family to coordinate, so for Kamil I will pick smart shirt, trousers and waistcoat and bow tie to 

match with his dad’s, and for Ascia, I will choose a dress with a bow which complements my outfit. 

Changing outfits during the day is quite normal and I usually put the children in something a bit 

more comfortable like joggers and a T-shirt later in the day.

    SHOP MEN'S OCCASION   

SHOP WOMEN'S OCCASION

Muslims shouldn’t strictly celebrate birthdays so Eid is one of the big events of the year in the Islamic 

calendar and an opportunity to pray, exchange gifts and spend time with loved ones. I like to do a 

really special Eid breakfast which will include a few Bengali and Turkish dishes (I’m from a Bangladeshi 

family and my husband is Turkish). We will then go to pray Eid salah, then out for a special lunch, and 

in the afternoon and evening it’s all about visiting family and getting the cousins together.

SHOP GIRLS' OCCASION

SHOP BOYS' OCCASION

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