Marrakech – Is it the early morning scramble, the sugar-fueled chaos, or the parade of freshly pressed djellabas making their debut?
Let’s talk about those little traditions that turn this holiday into a full-on experience.
Before the sun fully wakes up, the city belongs to half-asleep souls in crisp kaftans and djellabas, making their way to perform Salat Al-Eid prayers.
Some are still rubbing their eyes, others clutching their tassbih (prayer beads), but there’s an unspoken bond in the shared drowsiness.
Eid morning is also a runway. Some have been planning their outfits since the first day of Ramadan; others are ironing in a panic, hoping no one notices the last-minute creases.
And let’s not forget that one person still trying to squeeze into their djellaba, whispering, “It’s just a little snug.”
If Ramadan was about self-control, Eid is about zero restraint.
The table is an edible masterpiece: msemen, baghrir, atay, chebakia — every sweet treat imaginable, all waiting to be devoured.
Diet? Never heard of that.
There’s something about receiving crisp cash that turns kids into business moguls.
Armed with their Eidiyya (cash gifts), they roam the streets with big dreams and bigger pockets, mentally deciding between candy and, well, more candy.
Eid isn’t just a celebration; it’s an endurance test.
You eat at your house, then your aunt’s, then your grandma’s, then your cousin’s — by the time the day is over, you are 98% sugar and 2% human.
No Eid is complete without a family photoshoot. Whether it’s a staged session in the living room or an impromptu one outside after prayer, there is no escape.
You will pose. And your mom will demand multiple angles.
Now tell me — what’s the funniest or most iconic thing that makes Eid feel like Eid in your family? Drop it in the comments!
