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What Is An Appropriate Ramadan Gift?
One of the blessings of Ramadan is the ability to share it with our friends. Unfortunately, sharing with our co-workers and neighbors in an approachable way can be tricky, so our hashtag hopes to do just that, and pair it with the right “gift” – one that you can actually achieve your goals.
We’ve written these so that anyone can easily give Ramadan gifts – even those we’re not too close to!
For your neighbors
I tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to accepting food from others – do they prepare it with clean hands? Are they allergy-free? How does it taste? Does it meet my dietary restrictions? So, for neighbors you may not know very well, you may want to consider pre-packaged items or inedible items. Take a look at my list below.
1) Plants
Since Ramadan is just after Earth Day and spring, you can visit your favorite home decor and garden store for potted plants. We love succulents because they’re easy to maintain – and relatively inexpensive. Nothing says spring and happiness like plants!
2) A bottle of apple cider
A simple bottle of cider is a great and inexpensive way to share the season with our neighbors. Tie a pretty ribbon around your neck and our tag, and you’re done!
3) A box of chocolates
Candy always goes a long way. A box of chocolates is an easy and sweet way to share our Holy Month with our neighbors and friends. Remember, due to the increase in allergies, giving a wrapped box is always the right way to get this gift so families can read the ingredients carefully before sharing with family members. Avoid giving small candy bags because families can’t always read the ingredients – allergic families are often looking for cross-contamination information.
4) Fruit baskets
Fruit baskets are an easy way to commemorate Ramadan! Whole fruits are easy and can be made very pretty. If you want an aesthetically pleasing basket, choose at least three color variations – bananas, apples, oranges, and if you want to pay homage to the Middle East, throw in some mangoes! :)
Colleagues
Since colleagues know you and you may have a more personal relationship with them, food that is not pre-packaged is appropriate. You can share your ethnic cooking with them in safety, or go the easy route.
Here’s what I’ve done with my colleagues in the past –
1) A box of doughnuts
When you’re fasting, there’s nothing simpler than grabbing a few dozen donuts and leaving them in the break room with a simple card explaining Ramadan. Coworkers love free food – who doesn’t love donuts?
2) Samosas / Other Ethnic Food Favorite
Use this as an opportunity to share a delightful snack that pays homage to your heritage. In the past, I’ve brought fresh samosas to the office to share Ramadan with my friends. Tip: prepare a vegetarian batch for anyone who doesn’t eat meat — and be sure to fry the veggie batch in clean oil so as not to contaminate!
View more information about the best Ramadan Gift, click here.