We all know this beautiful celebration as the time for visiting family and friends, wearing our finest clothes, and sharing thoughtful gifts.
But for anyone who is looking for new ideas to switch things up and add that extra “wow” to the festivities, here are my top picks of gifts and bookings you can make to impress your nearest and dearest!
Occasion after occasion, there’s something magical about Brownie God’s take on celebratory brownies. Known for being an absolute hit with personalisation, these guys have been wowing customers with delectable flavours and delicate personal touches, from handmade chocolate icons, to truly letting the customer make the brownies their own*.
Electrolytes have officially changed the fasting game by boosting hydration on a cellular level. For those who don’t know (hello, my “what, not even water?!” gang), going without food and water from sunrise until sunset has a LOT of health benefits (just ask your local athlete or boxing champion). So adding in Humantra‘s electrolytes to your routine — for true hydration, better focus, energy, strength, physical performance & recovery — is a no-brainer.
Once the visits are done (or maybe in your family, there isn’t much to-and-fro?), heading out with your nearest and dearest for a dinner at Dishoom could just be the best way to wrap up the Eid fun. Whichever cafe is closest to you, you can bet it’ll feel like stepping back in time to 1930s Bombay, with candles on marble tables, a buzz of excitement, and the smell of the most intricately crafted dishes. No washing up, just plenty of full bellies and belly laughs.
Hear me out. How top-tier would this be? Yes, Eid gifts are essential and long may that continue, but what about big, statement gifts like going out for the evening to see a hit show? Take this as your sign to take your loved one out for a real ~experience~ they’ll never forget: The Lion King may just be the perfect choice. Set firmly in the heart of London at the Lyceum Theatre, this masterpiece is a staple show that will have you beaming, goosebumps included. So if you’re looking for an incredible way to spoil your favourite people, this might just earn you a “favourite” status in return.
I’m not sure about you, but a certain big-apple with its certain ‘Banana pudding’ craze had me feeling a bit of FOMO. That was until I found we have our very OWN here in London?! Nestled in Covent Garden, Vnilla is ready and waiting with shiny trays of fresh and fluffy banana pudding, a constantly changing ‘house special’ and amazing matchas and coffees.
If you have any thrill seekers in your family and want to gift them a truly mad and wonderful experience, tell me they won’t love you forever after a speedboat trip around the River Thames?!
Have you heard of London Eid Fest? They’re hosting two FREE events – one in West London, one in East, filled with a selection of incredible food vendors, exciting entertainment, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing local and artisan brands. A great way of celebrating the spirit of togetherness and bringing communities together.
If you have a big meat-loving family (like mine) then Smoke & Pepper is a must-try. Fully Halal certified with a growing number of restaurants UK-wide, it may just become a new family favourite. Big punchy flavours across their menu: Algerian tenders, Korean wings, Bruce chocolate cake — need I go on?
As we shift into new routines and as the weather picks up, it would be refreshing (and oh-so-wholesome) to take the family out for a good ol’ picnic on Eid, packed with high-quality Lidl goodies and setting time aside to really reconnect amongst blossoming trees.
Lastly, we will always need sweet, simple ways to entertain the littles and make the day special for them, even if it’s snuggled up at home or visiting their cousins. Magic Kids Learning has made this free sample template that you can download and simply follow the steps to get them creating some beautiful crafts!
And with that…Eid Mubarak!
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