There's a large community of expat reverts here made up of mostly Americans and Brits. So, usually what we do is hire an Istiraha for the day. I assume you're familiar with those, right? (They are large villas out in the dessert.)

Each family will contribute a certain amount to the cost of the Istiraha which will have an area for men and an area for women. It's usually catered from a local restaurant and of course people bring their own food as well. there's usually games and activities for the children and adults. And sometimes an Islamic lecture from one of the scholars here.

Basically, this is how we spend the eid day. Normally start at about 12PM and lasts until about 12AM - something like that.

If there is anything like this planned, I'll be happy to pass on the details to you. If you're interested, please PM me your email.

Hope to meet up with you!

That's beautiful sister Mujaheedah, thank you.

Where are you from in South America?


I always thought that if I ever HAD to go back to the West to live, I might be interested in either Venezuela or Cortiba - Brazil.

I understand that Venezuela has a large Muslim population. And Cortiba, well, I just like what I've read about it.

That sounds really interesting, muminah!
Apparently though, my folks have got this eid planned out, but they're not telling us what we're going to do.:P
It'll be good, hopefully.

Btw, do you have any children? Maybe I know them from school?

Sister,

I hope you enjoy your stay here.

Welcome to LI ukhti. Insha Allah you'll have an enjoyable and beneficial stay here.

I hope you have a beautiful Eid day.

Nope. No children.

And thanks to all of you for your warm welcome.