A semi-serious guide to not repeating the same Eid outfit shopping mistakes every single year.
Every single year I tell myself I'm going to plan ahead. Get the thobe sorted by mid-Ramadan at the latest. Have everything pressed and ready.
Every single year I'm running around two days before Eid like my life depends on it.
Look, I get it. Ramadan is busy. You're fasting, working, trying to maximize the last ten nights. Shopping for Eid clothes feels like the lowest priority.
But here's what happens when you leave it late:
Your size is sold out. That white thobe you had your eye on? Gone. The embroidered kufi that would've matched perfectly? Someone else is wearing it to Eid prayer.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged us to look our best on the day of Eid:
"Allah is beautiful and loves beauty." — Sahih Muslim 91
And there's wisdom in the Sunnah of wearing your best clothes for Eid. Abdullah ibn Umar reported:
"Umar bought a silk cloak from the market and brought it to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, buy this and adorn yourself with it for Eid and for receiving delegations.'" — Sahih al-Bukhari 948
And don't even get me started on tailoring. I once asked a tailor for alterations three days before Eid. The look he gave me. I still think about it sometimes.
Allah reminds us:
"O children of Adam, take your adornment at every masjid." — Quran 7:31
Don't wait until the last minute this year. Browse our Eid collection now while sizes are still available. Premium thobes, elegant hijabs, and accessories for the whole family.
So here's my advice, mostly to myself but also to anyone reading this:
Start looking in the first week of Ramadan. Even if you don't buy immediately, know what you want. Have a backup option. And for the love of all things good, get your measurements sorted beforehand.
Eid morning should be about gratitude and family and good food. Not about ironing a thobe you bought at 11pm the night before while questioning all your life choices.
Trust me on this one.
Learn from my mistakes. Start planning early, and check out what's available before everyone else does.
