With the appearance of the crescent moon, the month of Ramadan, filled with fasting, prayer and reflection, comes to a close this week. In its place for Muslims around the world will be a fabulous series of feasts and gatherings for Eid as the world awakens cautiously and optimistically from COVID.

The spiritual importance of celebrating Eid

In the wake of a month of reflection and fasting, Eid-ul-Fitr is not only a spiritual celebration, but a bodily one. Fresh from the spiritual introspection of a month of calm, reconnection with loved ones in feasts and gift-giving moments offer the hospitality industry a key moment to deliver a truly exceptional experience and facilitate a love-filled gathering.

The importance of symbolism embodied in the foods consumed at Eid

The cuisine of Eid is a traditional and crucial instrument to bring families and friends together in celebration. Gathering and the emotional closeness it confers on groups is a lush moment in this tradition and while Eid feasts may still look a thin affair, with  COVID-safe measures, there are exceptional ways to craft memorable moments with traditional foods.

Moroccan laasidas, full of sweet butter and honey and traditionally served family-style, are ideal for service in single-serve pieces like our Alto Mini Pots, which also offer a beautiful container for traditional nuts. 

For sticky and buttery cookies and fried sweets traditionally served in the levant and Eastern Mediterranean, Oak Cake Stands offer a delightful platform for service, especially when paired with a Glass Cloche to cover. Individual small cake stands for each person at the table offer an elegant and memorable at any feast.

Perhaps no other foods are as closely associated with the end of Ramadan as dates and pomegranates. A staple at any iftar table, there is still plenty of appetite for these traditional pieces at Eid feasts. Our beloved Oak Modern Boards offer an elegant hardwood aesthetic for these naturally sweet bits while the intelligent recess is sure to catch any stray honey or juice. Ideal for table top service, these boards are fabulous for spreads or opt for a Large Oak Plate with recesses for Alto Pots, Copper Pots or Brass Pots to deliver a seamless, all-encompassing presentation.

From all of us at Craster we wish Eid Mubarak to all of our friends celebrating around the world.