On the joy of gift giving + our Eid 2025 gift guide
Our favourite selections from Muslim-owned and POC-owned businesses
This post is in collaboration with The Aram by Tahmina Begum as part of The Ramadan Edit, which features collaborative pieces and guest works by Muslim writers.
The Ramadan Edit so far:
The Aram x Muslim Sisterhood wrote a piece On ten easy and attainable ways to uplift your Ramadan
Rez Rahman wrote On reimagining Bengali nostalgia with iftar at Roti Mami's
The Aram wrote on On "I've thought myself out of happiness one million times, but never once into it”
As we enter the final 10 nights of Ramadan, we might be starting to think about Eid and the celebrations that come with it. Many of us will start to be thinking about the delicious foods that we’ll be cooking and sharing, anticipating the loved ones that we’ll get to be united with, planning what we might choose to wear and of course organising what we’re gifting the favourite people in our lives.
The act of giving gifts can be so special in helping us to show the most important people in our lives that we care and that we think of them. Intentionally chosen presents hold more meaning than just their monetary value: they don’t have to be big or expensive to be meaningful. They can be small, handmade and low in cost but they will still bring joy into the lives of others because we have put thought and care into them. Fundamentally, they serve as a physical token of our love, our appreciation, our gratitude and remain as reminders of the deep bonds that connect us.
The joy of seeing my favourite people carefully unwrap their presents and revel in delight at the gifts I’ve chosen for them honestly brings infinite more joy than opening my own. I love shopping for other people - I love buying special treats for my parents or my sister, or friends: things that they typically wouldn’t buy for themselves. Little luxuries that might make them feel a little bit fancy and things that they’ll appreciate and use for a long time.
This year, we wanted to shine a spotlight on incredible Muslim-owned & POC-owned businesses with a specially curated gift guide to help you find the perfect Eid present for your loved ones. Our community is filled with an abundance of creativity and talent, and what better way to show you truly care than with a thoughtfully crafted and beautifully designed gift?
We hope that you’ll love these selections and will feel inspired to gift your favourite people something that is truly meaningful to them.
We love all of the designs from Hadiyah Hussain, a British-Pakistani designer who celebrates her heritage through her colourful designs. With each piece being handmade from locally sourced/deadstock fabric in London, you’re guaranteed to get a one-of-a-kind design. With beautiful colour combinations, ruching and pleating, and screen printed graphics, Hadiyah’s stunning designs are a perfect way to inject colour into a fashionable friend or family member’s wardrobe.
Dates have long held spiritual significance during this time of year, with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) breaking his daily fast with this delicious fruit and water. These Palestinian dates from Date Parlour take them to the next level - elevating them into confectionary perfection. The assorted box is the ideal treat to share with your family or as a special individual gift for the sweet tooths in your life.
“As someone who has a deep love for dates and chocolate, I’m absolutely obsessed with the Date Parlour! Their dates not only make stunning gifts but also bring an extra touch of elegance to any dinner party or special occasion. I especially admire that it’s a female-owned business, and to top it off, proceeds from their sales support Palestinians. It’s a meaningful indulgence!” - Lamisa Khan
Made in collaboration with Zabiullah Akbari, this beautiful necklace is inspired by the Minaret. A beautiful handcrafted reminder of our sacred towers and the adhan, made from hand-carved lapis lazuli.
Delhicious embraces heritage through its products, going back to the founders’ Indian roots to create a skin and haircare brand that is built off of multi-generational family wisdom.
‘After noticing my scalp was becoming weaker and more sensitive, and hair was falling out due to stress, I turned to Delhicious, and I’ve noticed a gradual difference. My scalp feels stronger and I’ve noticed less dandruff. Will be purchasing for any of my oil-scalped babes!’ - Tahmina Begum
Founded by Amira Khan, Sahar° by ModestMira creates rich and vibrant scarves and clothing that enable self-expression and creativity whilst dressing modestly. The Sahar in Urdu scarf features hand-written design as a tribute to the rich culture & language of Pakistan. We love the colour scheme and subtlety of the design, giving versatility for any outfit.
This sweet magnet is a wonderful little reminder of our lives’ purpose on this earth. Inscribed with a quote from Surah Ar-Ra' reading: 'Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is your final home.’
The Ramadan Edit has created the perfect collection of items to shop be it Ramadan or Eid. After being gifted the variety pack of cards, this is a website to mark. The current artist in residence for Ramadan is Nadia Hassan and The Ramadan Edit pledged to contribute a portion of its proceeds to support those in need through the practice of Sadaqah.
Inspired by her own experiences of teaching Islamic art to her son and his schoolmates, Nushmia Khan created this book to bring to life the beauty and meaning of Islamic art for young minds. Filled with storytelling and hands-on activities to engage children, this book is ideal for younger family members to feel inspired and explore the power and spirituality of Islamic art.
There are few things more comforting than a warm, aromatic cup of masala chai. These tins from Chai Guys uses ingredients sourced directly from Assam and Darjeeling so that your loved one can have a perfectly brewed chai ready to go whenever.
Kiro is an Egyptian jewellery brand based in London that is known for their map necklaces, featuring countries from throughout the Muslim diaspora. The colour on this Niles jewel ring, made from 18K gold vermeil is especially striking and is perfect to add a bit of sparkle to Eid outfits.
We love these prints that envision a future in which we see a liberated, free Palestine, drawing on the rich symbolism and natural beauty of Palestine. A beautiful reminder of solidarity for our brothers and sisters in Palestine and the future that we must keep fighting for in our lifetimes. 25% of all proceeds on art prints of Palestine will go to help initiatives on the ground helping families.
These henna prints by Ruqaiyyah Patel are beautiful encapsulations of South Asian tradition and artistry. The artist’s designs are photographed on her mum’s hands, and come in a range of different designs. We especially love this Roses & Orchids design, with a flower-inspired design created in memory of the artist’s grandmother.
Ngopi is an Indonesian coffee roaster with cafes in Birmingham and London and is a favourite spot for me whenever I’m missing a taste of home. Their coffee is delicious and this drip coffee pack, with 10 different variants of Indonesian coffees is the ideal gift for any coffee lovers in your life.
The illustrations on this sticker pack by Kynsi are a wonderful tribute to the natural beauty of Palestine, and a great way to show support for Falasteen. These are a great little gift for the creative people in your lives who love to customise their accessories (phones, laptops, notebooks) with stickers, whilst donating to a good cause. From each sticker pack, 1 E-SIM will be donated for individuals in Palestine.
Skatepal is a charity organisation that looks to support young people in Palestine and bring them joy through skateboarding initiatives. We love their designs but this football scarf has really gotten our attention and is a great accessory for streetwear fans to show support for Palestine.
“I really love Skatepal’s mission in bringing joy and fun to young Palestinian’s lives. Over the years I have accumulated my own collection of clothing and items from them, and have even gifted their football shirt to my sister and teenage cousin - I think their products feature great design and I’ve been impressed with the quality too. It’s a great way to show support for Palestine whilst adding some cool pieces to your wardrobe” - Yasmin Moeladi
Sarah Musa is a Palestinian designer based in the US designing ethically made accessories using high quality fibres. Her Palestinian collection features gorgeous silk scarves inspired by the Palestinian keffiyeh, honouring the designer’s heritage, and is printed and hand-sewn in a small family factory in Turkey. The prints are so beautiful and incorporate really rich colours, making perfect accessories for hair or as shawls. All profits from the sale of the scarves are donated to urgent relief efforts in Palestine.
Middle East Archive takes its unique editorial eye to showcase the beautiful everyday moments in the MENA region. All of their books are gorgeous explorations of how life in the region has evolved over time, spanning decades of photography, and are worthwhile gifts for any photography and culture lovers. We especially love this Living Rooms edition which shows living rooms as the heart of connection and the central role they play as community spaces, exploring the richness of textures, colours and patterns to reflect the characters that inhabit them.
Sifali is a wellbeing platform brand offering modern treatments and skincare rooted in traditional rituals. We love this solar hydrating face oil, which is designed to hydrate and protect the skin using powerful plant extracts, such as meadowfoam, green coffee, cucumber and rosehip.
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Adore this so much 🌹
Such a great edit, thank you. Can I also give a shout out to the wonderful Spindle By Sisters who make/source sustainably made handicrafts and do a lot to support Palestinian craftsmanship. Their candles are next level.