How Much Money to Give your Kids at Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, a period of month-long fasting for Muslim families around the world. As Ramadan can be quite challenging for many Muslims, Eid al-Fitr is a reward for this, and a day of celebration with family and friends. Part of the celebrations includes Eidiyah or Eidi – a tradition where kids line up in front of each adult family member, who then give out money as gifts to the kids. As it’s such a key part of celebrations, we know how tricky it can be to decide how much money to give. To help out, we’ve pulled together a few top tips to make things easier for you this Eid.

How much money to give your kids at Eid?

There’s no set amount of money you should give for Eid, as it can depend on lots of different factors. Before you start giving, a general rule of thumb is to think about how many kids you need to give to, the age of the kids and their relationship to you, and how much you can afford to give. You don’t have to give the same amount to each child, but it’s generally agreed that if you give Eidi, you do it for all the kids in your family.

Typically, parents give kids anywhere between £20-£100 for Eidiyah and then grandparents or other family relatives tend to give £10-£50 per child. Eid al-Fitr is also a time for celebrating strong bonds with your community, so you may also want to give Eidiyah to some of the kids in your community – anywhere between £10-£50 is acceptable .

Always remember there is no rule book on the amount to give, just do what you can afford and what works best for your family.

Money alternatives

If you’re unsure on what amount to give for Eidiyah , you don’t always have to gift money, sometimes alternative gifts are just as thoughtful and can go a long way with kids. Buying them something thoughtful, whether it’s a toy or clothes they have wanted for some time, is going to be just as appreciated as money. Kids are grateful for the thought behind the action of gift giving and something as simple as, a new game for their gaming console, a new top, some shoes, or even a voucher for their favourite shop will be equally appreciated, if not more.

Gift to charity

You can also take the time to introduce charity giving to kids by letting them choose a cause that is near and dear to your family . By teaching them about charity donations, they will get an understanding of how their money can support others less fortunate than themselves and you’ll be closing the season with a warm act of kindness.

That rounds up our tips for giving money to your kids at Eid al-Fitr. Whatever amount you decide to give for Eidiyah, just remember to choose an amount you can afford and one that works with your family. Eid Mubarak – wishing a blessed Eid to you and your family.