asalam alakum
i wish a muslim card company would make a card that will say eid mubark or ramadan mubark

I just remember... sometimes we give eid cakes. Children will love it. But make sure it is halal

Unfortunately you're wrong!!!

For those kids who come on the first day of Eid (our Open House) we'll give a goodie bag with lots of candies and put in the angpau (small Green envelope that contains Eid Money). How much I'll give? For ordinary kids (RM2.00), for relatives' and my neighbour's kids (RM10.00), for relatives who are still studying in the university (RM50.00)...

P/S- Dont tell others.... or they'll storm my house on Eid!!!

My family has more than hundreds children. You are lucky that you only have to give to 14 kids.

and for my cousins and cousin's children that still studying...i've to give more than rm2. but still i love to make them feel happy

i think i'm going to bring my family along...RM50 for each of us...so total is RM 150.

p/s:- when i was a kid, i love getting money and save it. When i was in Uni i was so grateful that for all the eid money that people have given it to me.

+ the candies small 3 bags

u cud gv a card wid a choc box or sumfin.

peace glo,

it's good to see you reaching out to your neighbor like that. Islam encourages very strongly on treating neighbors well and the angel Gabriel emphasized on the rights of the neighbors that the prophet (saws) said he thought he would have to include them in his inheritance. Our neighbors are very special and we should always treat them well, regardless of faith or what not.

It would be best to give it on Thursday. If eid falls on friday then you're safe and if on saturday then they'll still be happy to get the presents a day ahead.

As for what to give. Kids normally like to collect money from all the adult family, relatives, family friends, etc and then they go buy what they like. Several good ideas have been given here. You can give money in an envelop with Eid Mubarak on top of it or something else. Since you mentioned the family is a bit poor, it would be better to give them gift voucher/card or something to a place with many options (walmart maybe?) and they can buy what they need. Sweets from local arab/paki store is good also. And if the mother wears the headscarf maybe you can look at local arab store to see if you can get one for nice deal. Just some suggestions, i'm sure you'll think of something they could really use.

In this days you can't say for 100% a family its poor because are average families which prefers to save the money.

Hello glo,

I hope I'm not derailing the thread here, but on the other side of the coin, what would be an appropriate gift for a Muslim to give a non-Muslim on Eid? I guess it would have to be something neutral like sweets or the gift vouchers as people mentioned earlier... would you feel happy to accept such gifts?

I also have a question regarding Eid gifts. (Forgive me, if i'm off topic)
Allahul musta'an, is this something people themselves have integrated into Eid, or is it sunnah?

Cards, gifts (on special occasions)? Wa Allahu A'lam.

Can anyone please clarify?

Jazakum Allah alkhair Insha'Allah.

Working parents (ie. you and your husband) are not eligible for Eid Money!!!

Yeah... when I was in the uni. the minimum eid money I've got is RM10.00. maximum RM200.00

That's a good question, Muhammed. Of course I would be happy to receive such a gift.

My Muslim in-laws give my son a toy or gift card because they don't want him to feel left out. Last year my brother-in-law also slipped me some cash for Eid. I was very shocked. I guess he didn't want me to feel left out either!

I must protest . I always said the parents and grandparents are the most qualified people to spend the money

Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:

On the day of `Eid, there are some Sunnah acts that we should do, among which are the following:

1. Engage in takbir (saying “Allahu akbar”) from fajr until the imam comes out for salah. Takbir is recommended for males, females, young and old.

2. It is also important to make sure to pay zakat Al-Fitr before the salah. Ideally, it should be given in advance so that the poor can enjoy their `Eid.

3. Appear in the best clean clothes dress that you can afford to, that are reasonable and modest.

4. It is recommended to go early to the prayer place.

5. And most importantly, to wish every one the joy of `Eid and show true signs of Islamic brotherhood by shaking hands and embracing and supplicating: “Taqabal Allahu Minna wa Minkum” (May Allah accept it from us and you).

6. It is also considered a good Islamic practice to visit one another and exchange gifts. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Exchange gifts in order to foster love."

7. Remember the true spirit of `Eid is reflected in our extreme generosity to the poor and the needy. So, be charitable as best as you can.

8. Make lots of istighfar (asking Allah for forgiveness) and pray that Allah accept our fast, prayers and devotion, and may He grant the Ummah glory and success.