11 best Eid gifts for your loved ones, from thoughtful to practical finds

One of our favourite Islamic gifts is this Foods of the Final Prophet botanical print poster. Islamic artwork is a gift that we find is always appreciated, no matter who the recipient is. We first discovered this brand for its beautifully intricate nikkah-namas (Islamic legal marriage documents), but it has now expanded into artwork. Painted in watercolour by hand, this botanical print poster illustrates the blessed fruits of Islam, making it a thoughtful food-inspired gift following the 30 days of fasting in Ramadan. Available both in colour and black and white, we are sure it will uplift any kitchen.

We love a practical and useful gift, and the Nespresso vertuo pop is exactly that. Nespresso’s smallest and lowest costing vertuo machine to date doesn’t compromise on power or quality, offering four different cup sizes without taking up too much kitchen space.

Coffee machines have always been a huge investment, and not something we’d ever have considered gifting for Eid before, but this machine is relatively affordable and makes for an exciting gift that goes beyond the predictable. We love the exciting colourways, and could think of a range of people in our lives who would love to receive this gadget.

Fragrances are a traditional gift, but it can often be hard to navigate the huge amount of options out there. This new offering from Diptyque is the brand’s first new fragrance since 2021, and a delightfully soft, wearable scent suitable for men and women. Often when a fragrance is marketed as unisex, it can be questionable whether this truly is the case, but for this scent, we can confirm it is, as both our tester and her husband have been reaching for the bottle regularly since receiving it. With subtle notes of wood, floral mimosa and white musk, we’ve yet to find someone who didn’t fall in love with this scent.

Most women need a good pair of straighteners, and, despite the amount of brands out there, ghd continues to create some of the best on the market. Its platinum+ design can be used to straighten and curl hair with ease. It maintains an optimum styling temperature at all times, which reduces breakage and maintains healthier, stronger hair. The carefully constructed plates allow for full control when styling and glide without snagging on hair. All of the style, none of the damage – perfect for achieving that sleek look on Eid day.

We found most of the men in our lives were insistent this was a frivolity they definitely didn’t need... until they tried it. In fact, during testing, we found it was more popular with men than women. This mask encases eyes in thick cushioned silk, blocking out light completely whilst muffling sound too. The Velcro strap allows for complete control over how tight and loose you’d like it – no more shifting sleep position to find your eye mask slipping down your face. Use it in bed, on flights and for the best Eid nap you’ll ever take.

The gift of pyjamas is one we always feel is a treat, no matter what the occasion is. This women’s linen shirt from Bedfolk goes beyond just sleepwear – designed to be worn both home and away, from bed to brunch and everywhere in between. Bedfolk has put its all into creating this shirt, which is made with 100 per cent linen and has been designed to be the optimum weight for comfort, a flattering shape and soft to the touch. The best part about linen? It gets better with every wash, so, it’s a gift that will be enjoyed for years to come.

We all have those loved ones who, regardless of the occasion, will always want a tech gift. We recently bought the Sonos roam for such a person, and can confirm it was received with joy and excitement. The roam is a speaker with all of the audio technology Sonos is known for, packaged in a lightweight, portable speaker. It’s even waterproof, making it perfect for days out.

A Le Labo candle is, in our opinion, a fail-safe gift. The brand is known most prominently for its santal scent, which adorns homes and bodies across the globe, from London to New York. Although we too know the power of santal, we’ve fallen for the brand’s newest offering. Ambroxyde 17 is a close cousin of ‘another 13’ – another fragrance in the brand’s impressive roster, and one we consider to be santal’s cooler, underrated sister.

A woody combination of ambroxyde, musk and jasmine creates a unique, addictive scent. Although a steep price point, the scent of Le Labo candles carries their weight and leaves a lingering multi-layered scent that lasts long after they’ve been blown out. The candle can be personalised with the name of the recipient too.

When it comes to chocolate, Hotel Chocolat is tried and trusted as having some of the best assortments. We love this patisserie sleekster, encased in the brand’s golden sleeve that reads ‘Eid Mubarak’. With an array of fillings inspired by desserts, from pecan pie to carrot cake, there’s something to tempt every taste bud in this box.

Brands that take the time to do their research and put in the work when it comes to Eid mean a lot to the Muslim consumer, and Lush has done exactly that. Created in collaboration with a Muslim focus group, the brand has launched a selection of limited-edition products to mark the holiday. Our favourite is this crescent moon gift set. Encased in colourful wrapping adorned with crescent moons, lanterns and flowers, the gift set includes sticky dates shower gel and the loved Lush dream cream. Dates are a fruit traditional to the Islamic faith and culture, particularly in Ramadan, they are eaten and gifted in abundance, being the choice of food for many Muslims upon breaking their fast. Taking this and creating a syrupy sweet and nourishing shower gel adds a thoughtful touch to the gift.

The Body Shop Eid and Ramadan gifts will always draw our attention, purely due to the fact it was one of the first major brands to take note of the occasion and speak to the Muslim consumer. We can remember seeing the Eid and Ramadan displays in the brand’s stores more than five years ago, and being appreciative of the attention to detail. We were therefore pleased that, once again this year, The Body Shop has launched a mindful gift in the form of its countdown to Eid pop-up calendar. This is a great one to gift now in the last days of Ramadan, with 11 treats to open in the lead up to Eid-al-Fitr. The crescent moon pop-up artwork on the box is so pretty, and it’s designed to be reusable, in line with The Body Shop’s sustainability initiatives.