Eid Party for friends and neighbors- would you come?

[Anonymous]

Offended? No. Would I go? No. I don't like being the outsider at things (I have a fear of not fitting in).

[Anonymous]

Absolutely, we would love something like that! Jewish-Christian interfaith household here. We have friends of many faiths/cultures, including Muslim.

[Anonymous]

OP here. So heartened to see the warm replies! Party is on!

Still working out th fun stuff for the kids. But I liked the idea of having info about Ramadan without going crazy or making folks feel uncomfortable. Was thinking of having little cards that explain more about Ramadan, fasting, Eid at the table with little candy bags for kids. Sugar and some knowledge...

No booze. (We don’t drink). But am realizing I should probably cater food and post details on my invite on here later since you all want to show up!

[Anonymous]

I would love it. My Jewish friend and neighbors have invited me to their stuff and I am Catholic. Only catch is if a neighbor invited you for Christmas dinner or Jewish Friend Seder or Hindu Festival of Lights hard to say no as you opened the door.

[Anonymous]

I hope you're my neighbor!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. So heartened to see the warm replies! Party is on!

Still working out th fun stuff for the kids. But I liked the idea of having info about Ramadan without going crazy or making folks feel uncomfortable. Was thinking of having little cards that explain more about Ramadan, fasting, Eid at the table with little candy bags for kids. Sugar and some knowledge...

No booze. (We don’t drink). But am realizing I should probably cater food and post details on my invite on here later since you all want to show up!

I hope all the warm replies are your actual neighbors.

[Anonymous]

I would happily accept and be ready to enjoy and respect.

-Jew

[Anonymous]

I would definitely come. Might want to include something on the invite that makes it clear that there are no religious services or anything, that might make people wary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would definitely come. Might want to include something on the invite that makes it clear that there are no religious services or anything, that might make people wary.

I wouldn't include that wording. Do people make clear on an invite for a Christmas party whether there are religious services? Islamaphobes can stay home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would definitely come. Might want to include something on the invite that makes it clear that there are no religious services or anything, that might make people wary.

I wouldn't include that wording. Do people make clear on an invite for a Christmas party whether there are religious services? Islamaphobes can stay home.

You don't have to be an "Islamaphobe" (whatever that is) to not want to participate in a religious service.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would definitely come. Might want to include something on the invite that makes it clear that there are no religious services or anything, that might make people wary.

I thought this was a party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would definitely come. Might want to include something on the invite that makes it clear that there are no religious services or anything, that might make people wary.

I wouldn't include that wording. Do people make clear on an invite for a Christmas party whether there are religious services? Islamaphobes can stay home.

I just thought she was trying to help people feel comfortable. I was imagining if I wasn't familiar with the word "Eid" it might feel a bit daunting and I might feel more comfortable if I was sure it was just a party and not religious. Obviously, she doesn't have to include that wording if she's already preparing to be offended by non-knowledgeable people.

[Anonymous]

You must be a good host OP. Having an eid party with non muslims sounds exhausting.

[Anonymous]

No we would not come because it is a religious holiday of a different faith. We are however open to plain birthday parties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No we would not come because it is a religious holiday of a different faith. We are however open to plain birthday parties.

Are you not open to learning about holidays of other faiths? I enjoy learning about other faiths and what they celebrate. I'm Jewish and have a Muslim friend from Saudi Arabia. We discuss our respective religions quite often. We take the time to talk and find out about each other's beliefs in a respectful way. The more that people of different religions/cultures/ethnicities interact, the more they will realize how similar humans are regardless of cultural/religious differences.

Going to a party to celebrate or learn about Eid would not cause you to become that religion or to question your own. And if it does, the belief in your religion must be very shaky indeed. Actually, attending will most likely cause you to become more confident in your own faith.