Can someone please advise me on gift for Eid?

[nicky2512]

Dd, in the few weeks she got to go to university, made friends with a girl on her course and they have stayed in daily contact through the whole time they have been studying at home.
In a recent chat the girl told Dd she had ordered her a gift for Eid that she was excited to send to her. Dd obviously wants to buy a gift in return.
We have googled etc but aren’t sure if there’s anything she needs to be aware of - are there particular types of things that are or aren’t appropriate to buy? Would really appreciate some help with this. Thank you.

I'm trying to think of the Eid presents I've bought my Muslim friends over the years and to be honest, with the exception of 1 family I don't think I have. Ramadan and Eid are chances to share with others and neighbours and friends will generally share /exchange food. I suppose sweets are usually the things that I have experienced.. trays of baklava type pastries, dried fruit, homemade cakes etc. As long as halal (no alcohol, pork products basically) then could your daughter make a selection of fudge, coconut ice type things? Possibly a nice plant... even just a nice card would be appreciated. Another idea could be something like some tea (Whittards type gift rather than a box of PG tips ).

Watching with interest for a gift for a friend of ours.

katscamel Thanks, that’s a great help. We had thought of chocolate or sweets as a possibility but as we know nothing about it we wanted to be sure it was suitable. She’s a good friend and although it’s not something we do, Dd wants to have something to give in return.
Thank you.

You can give the same gifts as you would on any occasion with the exception of alcohol. We gift on Eid and it’s usually a bath set or jewellery for the ladies. Personalised gifts, like mugs are nice too.

H1978 Thank you. That’s great. She just wants to get it right so really appreciate your help.
They seem well suited so are lucky to have found each other in the short time they actually got to go to classes for!

Lush bath bomb set
A scented candle
A scarf to wear on her head or around her neck
Jewellery
A book
Stationary

Anything you get will be lovely I'm sure

Treat it like a Christmas present, in a way. Gifting money is common too.

Thank you. We were just worried there were some “unwritten rules”. Dd thanks you all very much, you have given her some great ideas - I told her we would get it sorted out on here!