Eid in Bahrain has many celebrations, as well as each Islamic country. Although Eid is celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Bahraini people have their own traditions and celebration for Eid.
In Bahrain, you can see warm families gathering while children play all around together. Enjoying many outdoor activities in Bahrain. And also taste the famous desserts made for Eid celebrations.
Eid is an exciting time to be in Bahrain, as centuries-old traditions meet modern festivities for three days. Here’s how locals celebrate the occasion. Here are some of the things you can do during Eid in Bahrain.
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Praying at Al Fateh Grand Mosque
Eid celebrations begin with prayer. Every family of men, women, and children usually visits the nearest mosque for prayer.
One of the most famous mosques in Bahrain is Al Fateh Mosque in Manama. Thousands of Bahrainis gather for Eid al-Fitr prayer.
The Grand Mosque covers an area of 6,500 square metres and can accommodate 7,000 worshippers at once. Al Fateh Mosque is crowned with the largest glass fibre dome in the world.
Its walls are beautifully decorated with the Kufic Font, making it a great place to stroll around the holiday.
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Helping poor people
As one of the pillars of Islam, zakat is considered an important part of Ramadan. Many Muslims use this time to help others through charitable and voluntary work.
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Although this practice is common throughout the holy month, Bahrainis take advantage of Eid as an opportunity to do good, usually by donating to organized homes to ensure that those in need are able to participate in Eid celebrations.
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Family get-togethers over an Eid feast
Traditionally, Eid in Bahrain is celebrated by Bahraini families gathering at Al Bait Al Oud (family house) to celebrate Eid with their loved ones.
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Although at present a family may spread in many homes or even spread around the world, Bahrainis still meet with their families during holidays, often exchanging gifts or financial donations known as eidiya.
After that, the holiday is celebrated with a festive meal: ghoozi, the rice dish is usually prepared with lamb, eggs, spices or machboos, another rice dish cooked with meat or fish.
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Traditional Sweets for Eid in Bahrain
There is no festival all over the world complete without sweet treatments. The Bahrainis love their special dessert Halwa (sweet gelatinous candy covered with roasted cashews and almonds).
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khanfurush (sweet fried made from white flour, sugar, eggs, cardamom and saffron). Rehash (a sweet made from sesame paste) and more.
Most of these desserts are served in Arab coffee shops. If you want to buy some for yourself and celebrate a different taste of Eid in Bahrain, the 150-year old Halwa Showaiter in Muharraq has a fantastic range of offerings.
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Wearing festive attire
Most people buy new clothes to wear on Eid often dressed for each of the three holidays. It is a tradition of wearing ceremonial clothes, symbol of new beginnings and leaving old self.
Today, local residents wear modern clothes and traditional clothing, with many Bahraini men wearing a thawb (long tunic), tawitha, and a headdress such as a keffiyeh, gatra or oghal.
Women usually wear an abaya (long loose black dress) To cover their heads. Women also adorn their hands and feet with a henna tattoo as part of Eid traditions.
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Outings and entertainment in Eid in Bahrain
Eid in Bahrain has many things to do. Today, many will celebrate the Eid outside the family home, and go out together for a movie or some indoor games in the corridors of a shopping mall.
There are many malls in Bahrain that can be explored. If the weather is not very hot, people will head to one of the many parks, usually around sunset.
As for some fun adventures to spend good times in the Eid, you can do some water activities on the blue water of Bahrain. It is also possible to experience horse riding in Bahrain, which is fun for the entire family.
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