Etiquettes of Visiting Relatives and Friends during Eid al-Adha

Happy Eid! The first day of Eid al-Adha is here. The holiday always brings a sense of hope, peace, joy, and love.

One of the most important aspects of Eid is family and friend gatherings, whether at home or at gathering places such as clubs or parks.

There are some rules of etiquette everybody must adhere to during Eid outings and gatherings:

• You should always schedule a visit before paying a visit to someone, as each person has their own circumstances that must be taken into account.

• After a wedding, couples often visit family homes, you should discuss with the head of the household the kind of gift you should bring and whether it is preferable to bring fruit or a dessert.

• If invited to dinner or supper, you should provide a helping hand by setting the table before and after the meal to ensure the hostess isn't overburdened.

• If the family gathering will include children and teenagers and you are an uncle or paternal uncle, prepare a generous amount of money, even if it's a small amount. This will make the children very happy. Ensure the amounts of the cash gifting are equal so that no one feels left out.

• To ensure the hostess isn't overburdened, leave the house as you entered it, clean and tidy.

• Engage in conversation with the present, and use this time as a break from technology and cell phones. During the hours of your presence, leave your cell phone on silent to reflect the importance of this gathering to you.

• Make sure to engage in positive conversations avoid touching on useless topics and focus on family-related issues.

• Don’t engage in side conversations and talk about topics that interest the attendees.

Happy Eid