What to wear for Eid
Eid is a day of prayer, family and food. Wear something festive, modest if that is how you dress, and comfortable enough for a long day of visiting.
The short answer
Your best clean, modest outfit in a festive colour or fabric, with comfortable shoes you can take off at the door. Choose layers for the prayer, the meal and the visits.
Start with what is traditional for your family
Abayas, kaftans, thobes, kurtas and saris are catalogued by their own names, so you can build from them as easily as from a shirt and trousers.
Festive does not mean uncomfortable
Fine fabrics, a good colour or an embroidered detail make it feel special. You will sit, stand, eat and greet for hours, so move in it before the day.
Think about the prayer and the visits
Prayer is often outdoors or on the floor. Pick clothes that are easy to cover and move in, and shoes that come off quickly and are easy to find again.
Plan layers and the weather
Eid falls in different seasons. A light wrap for the morning and breathable fabrics for the afternoon keep you comfortable from the first greeting to the last.
The night before
- Press or steam your outfit the evening before
- Choose shoes that are easy to take off, and clean
- Prepare a scarf or wrap for the prayer
- Check the weather and the plan for the day
- Keep a spare outfit if you are visiting several homes
Common questions
What to wear for Eid
Your best clean, modest outfit in a festive colour or fabric, with comfortable shoes you can take off at the door. Choose layers for the prayer, the meal and the visits.
What should I do the night before?
Press or steam your outfit the evening before. Choose shoes that are easy to take off, and clean. Prepare a scarf or wrap for the prayer. Check the weather and the plan for the day. Keep a spare outfit if you are visiting several homes.