Breaking the fast together is one of the most cherished moments of Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr crowns the month with a joyful feast for family and friends. Iftar dinners and Eid gatherings are often large, warm, and beautifully presented, with lanterns, dates, sweets, and a table full of dishes from many traditions. This place card is designed for those occasions: two golden lanterns hang from the top edge on fine chains, a crescent moon and star glow between them, and the back of the card is a deep teal with an ornate gold Moroccan pattern.
Lanterns, Crescent and a Moroccan Pattern
The card measures 3.5 x 4 inches flat and folds into a 3.5 x 2 inch tent. The front is a warm cream with a gold line along the fold. From that line, two thin gold chains drop to ornate gold lanterns: the one on the left hangs a little higher, the one on the right a little lower, as if they were swaying. In the centre, a small gold crescent moon with a star sits above the text. Eid Mubarak is spaced in teal capitals in Cormorant Garamond, the name Yusuf Rahman is set in bold teal italic, a short gold rule follows, and Iftar Dinner · Table 3 appears in soft grey-teal capitals. The back is deep teal with a gold Moroccan arch pattern and the logo in gold.
The Moroccan Pattern Is a Background Texture
The gold pattern on the back is the editor’s built-in Moroccan background texture, inspired by the arched tiles of North African architecture. Open Backgrounds and choose Pattern to adjust it: change the gold to white or silver, make the arches larger or smaller, fade the pattern, or swap it for another such as Lisbon or Overlapping Hexagons. The cream front panel covers it, so it shows only on the back of the card.
Wording for Ramadan and Eid
| Occasion | Headline | Line under the name |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Eid Mubarak | Eid Feast · Table 3 |
| Ramadan iftar | Ramadan Kareem | Iftar Dinner · Table 3 |
| Eid al-Adha | Eid al-Adha Mubarak | Family Lunch |
| Community iftar | Welcome to Iftar | Hosted by the Islamic Centre |
| Suhoor gathering | Suhoor Together | Before dawn, with love |
Edit the headline and the line under the name to match your gathering.
Filling In Guest Names
- Click the teal italic name and type your guest’s name.
- Update the line underneath with the occasion and table.
- Download the card.
- Type the next name and download again until every guest has a card.
Cormorant Garamond includes accented letters, so names such as Zoë or Aïsha display correctly. Names written in Arabic script need a font that supports Arabic; test the font first, and if it does not render, write the name in Latin letters.
The Lanterns and Crescent
The lanterns are editable vector illustrations tinted gold, so you can resize them, swap their colour to silver or copper, or move them closer to the centre. The chains are thin lines that start at the fold; if you move a lantern, adjust its chain’s length so it still hangs from the top. The crescent and star are simple shapes made of two circles and a star; recolour them or enlarge them for a more prominent moon.
A Welcoming Iftar Table
Iftar usually begins with dates and water at sunset, followed by prayer and then the meal. Place a small dish of dates and a glass of water at each place beside the card, so guests can break their fast as soon as the call to prayer is heard. Lanterns, candles, brass trays, rich textiles, and bowls of fresh mint and pomegranate complete the setting. For community iftars with many guests, place cards help families sit together, and newcomers feel welcomed.
Navy, Emerald or Blush Instead of Teal
Teal, cream, and gold feel calm and celebratory. For a different look, try navy and gold for a night-sky feel, emerald and gold for a traditional festive palette, or blush and gold for a soft, modern Eid party. Change the canvas background (the back), the front panel colour and the text colours, then update the texture colour in the Pattern drawer.
Printing Cream and Teal
Print on bright white or soft white cardstock of about 100 lb cover. The teal back is a medium-dark area, so use a matte cardstock setting at normal or high quality and print a test first. For a luxurious touch, a print shop can add gold foil to the lanterns, crescent, and fold line.
Folding So the Lanterns Hang Down
Trim the card to 3.5 x 4 inches and score along the gold fold line. Fold with the cream side outward. When the card stands, the lanterns hang from the top edge exactly as if suspended from the fold, and the Moroccan pattern faces the guests opposite.
Eid Gifts and Favours
On Eid, children often receive Eidi, gifts of money or presents. At a family dinner, you could place a small envelope of Eidi beside each child’s card, or give every guest a little box of sweets such as maamoul, baklava, or chocolate dates. The card then doubles as a gift tag.
Nikah, Walima, and Aqiqah Dinners
The design also suits nikah and walima dinners, Aqiqah celebrations, Moroccan-themed dinner parties, and community fundraising dinners. Change the headline and line to the event.
Seating Large Family Gatherings on Eid
Eid dinners frequently bring together several generations and many branches of the family. Place elders at the heads of tables, keep young children close to their parents, and seat cousins of similar ages together. If some guests prefer separate seating, the cards make it easy to arrange tables respectfully without announcements. Print a few extra cards for relatives who arrive unexpectedly; hospitality on Eid is generous.
Eid Card Questions
Can I add Arabic calligraphy?
You can add a text box with Arabic text if your chosen font supports it, or add a calligraphy image.
Why can’t I click the pattern on the back?
It is a locked page background; change it from Backgrounds to Pattern.
What size is the folded card?
3.5 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
