16 ideas for simple pre-Eid planning
by Sound Vision Staff Writer
While time is running out, you can still
come up with a plan for Eid and prepare for it beforehand. Here are some ideas:
1. Talk it out with everyone
Make a specific Eid plan TODAY. Sit with
the family and discuss what you will do on Eid day. Plan things step-by-step.
Where will you go to perform Eid prayers? Where will you go afterwards? Will
you first go to the local farm to sacrifice an animal (see point number 3)?
Get everyone involved and listen to all suggestions.
2. Dress for success
In most Muslim countries Eid is a time for buying new clothing. Since spring
is coming up, it's time to get rid of the heavy winter clothing and exchange
it for lighter apparel. Shop for Eid clothes and some new items as well.
3. "Allahu
Akbar, Allahu Akbar...."
Involve the kids, especially the younger
ones, in loud Takbirat while going and returning from the Eid Prayer.
4.
Cool gift ideas
Givea gift of any of the above items if
you don't already have them on hand.Check out this
page for more Eid gift ideas
5. For the family's study circle
For the collective family study circle,
get a good book about the life of the Prophet and find out how the Muslims of
his time celebrated Eid.
6. Share Eid with the family and neighbors
Have two Eid dinners: one for the family
on Eid day and one with neighbors. Or maybe you just want to share some dishes
on Eid with your neighbors.
7. Take the car out for a...
Take a family trip to some place of enjoyment.
Sing songs in the car on the way, eat and stop in between for prayers. Make
this the family's first long drive after winter.
8. Make your Eid one with real entertainment
Please avoid TV or movies on Eid break.
Eid is family and fun time, and you don't necessarily need films or television
to have a good time. Check out our unTV
guide for some interesting information on television, in specific.
9. Decorate the home for Eid
There's nothing wrong with decorating the
home for Eid. It'll help liven up the atmosphere. Use balloons,
banners,
streamers, lights, and more.
10. Get everyone involved in a school
presentation on aspects of Eid
The whole family can get involved in preparing
a school presentation about Eid, especially since Christmas is coming up. Kids
can see their Muslim classmates celebrating too.
11. Give gifts generously-give an Eidee
In some parts of the Muslim world a small
amount of money is given to children as Eidee. You can do that or give a small
present. Please avoid the commercialism (and please check out one
perspective on why Eid gifts are better than Eidees).
12. Encourage the kids to make handmade
gifts
Why not help children make gifts for one
another? Not only is this inexpensive, handmade gifts tend to come from the
heart, more than the wallet.
13. Start a family project
Why not mark Eid-ul-Fitr with a new family
project? For example, start of a family library.
Discuss the issue practically: how many books, which kinds, budget, where will
the library be set up in the home, etc.
14. Share with needy kids
During Eid-ul-Fitr, children in need must
be remembered by sharing something with them. Encourage a family donation from
each member for needy children
in a specific part of the world.
15. Discuss the Eid day menu
If you are the family member responsible
for preparing the food
on Eid day, consult other members of the family. Consultation may help you
involve them in preparation and cleanup as well.
16. Hug your brother, hug your sister
At the place where Eid prayer is held, a
lot of hugging goes. You will find some Muslims standing alone. They are either
new Muslims or new immigrants
without relatives and friends. Do hug them and greet them. If possible invite
them to your home for a meal. Also inform them of any planned Eid celebrations
at any community center.
Have a great Eid everyone. May Allah bless
you with more and the best of this world and the real best in the everlasting
life.
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