Eid Gifts For Children

Spread joy this Eid al-Fitr

You can spread joy this Eid by giving gifts to orphans and vulnerable children.

A widespread tradition of Eid is the exchanging of gifts, known as Eidi or Eidiya.

Eid gifts are a special part of Islamic Relief’s global programme, and for communities and children living in poverty, it can be transformative.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged this practice by saying:
“Give gifts to one another, you will love each other.” – Al-Bukhari

Our Eid Gifts Programme

Every year, Islamic Relief runs a global programme to provide gifts to vulnerable children and orphans, whose caregivers are unable to do so, giving them something to smile about while they face difficult circumstances.

Our programme has provided for the most vulnerable groups of children and orphans under the age of 18.

These gifts provide children with useful items such as new clothes, school bags and other educational equipment. We also provide items which will simply be enjoyed by children, such as toys, balloons and sweets.

Last year, we delivered 31,605 Eid gifts to nearly 50,000 children across 17 countries, across the world in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

How Are Our Eid Gifts Distributed

The majority of Islamic Relief’s gifts are directly given to our rights-holders. This method ensures that our rightsholders receive tangible goods that are essential for celebrating Eid and improving their overall wellbeing.

A small minority of Islamic Relief offices distribute the gifts via:

• Voucher distribution: This involves providing vouchers that can be exchanged for food items, clothing, or other essentials. Voucher distribution offer flexibility, allowing people to select items according to their preferences and needs. It can also support local markets and businesses by encouraging trade.
• Cash assistance: With this method, people receive cash gift that they can use to purchase goods and services as they see fit. Cash assistance provides greater autonomy and choice.

By adopting these distribution modalities, Islamic Relief field offices acknowledged the diverse conditions and preferences of the communities they serve.