JEDDAH: “Give me my Eid money!” This was how children in the neighborhoods surprised elderly relatives on the first day of Eid.

This idea, which was implemented by the grandchildren of Abu Abdul Aziz, was accepted by neighbors. Children did this upon the request of their grandfather who wanted to revive this custom which died out years ago.

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Majari, who is over 70 years old, wanted to continue this tradition which filled neighborhoods on the morning of Eid. Eid has become different with many colorful traditions dying out.

Some grandmothers start to prepare gifts for children to distribute on the morning of Eid as a custom that Saudi have practiced since the olden times. This is a form of celebration that adds to the happiness of children.

Gifts aren’t limited to children and friends.

Saudis found a chance to present gifts to expatriates residing in the Kingdom in an attempt to ease their suffering while away from their homes.

This came during campaigns on Twitter and Facebook that carried suggestions for Eid gifts and asked that these gifts to include expatriates.

Parents say Eid gifts have an educational and social value as they develop children’s ability to behave well and make decisions in regards to money and the proper ways to spend it. Children see Eid money and gifts to buy things they need saying that the Eid gift has true value when it is given by people they love.