Celebrating Ramadan Globally: How MyUS Helps Simplify Your Shopping
Ramadan is a Muslim holiday observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is celebrated with fasting between dawn and sunset, spending time with friends and family, praying, and exchanging gifts. These traditions are meant to teach self-reflection, foster a sense of community, and highlight the importance of worship and devotion in the Muslim faith.
Specific customs and traditions vary across the world, but no matter what country you’re in you can use MyUS to shop online for Ramadan gifts for everyone on your list at US and UK stores. We make it easy and affordable for gifts to be shipped internationally, opening up a world of new stores and brands for you to enjoy. Read on to find out how using MyUS services can help you shop for Ramadan gifts, necessities for Eid preparations, and more, and for those that don’t celebrate, to learn more about the important holiday.
Ramadan Around the World
Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims around the globe, in countries like United Arab Emirates, India, Saudi Arabia, and more. While some ways of celebration are shared across borders, some areas have unique Ramadan traditions. In Egypt, the streets are decorated with colorful lanterns, while in Turkey, drummers in the streets wake up citizens every day before dawn for Suhoor, the meal eaten before fasting. Each country also has different dishes that they eat during Suhoor and Iftar, the meal eaten at sunset to break the fast each day. Popular dishes include a soup called harira in Morocco and kue lapis, a layered cake from Indonesia.
Many items used during Ramadan are popular regardless of location. These include lanterns, which symbolize guiding light and hope, dates, which are commonly the first food eaten during Iftar, and prayer mats that are used daily during prayer and worship.
Shopping for Ramadan Essentials
Whether you’re looking for something specific to your country or region’s celebrations or trying to find one of the more popular items that are used around the world, it can be tough to find what you’re looking for. Online stores that ship to your area may have limited availability, or you may find yourself living abroad in a country that doesn’t have many local options. It can also be difficult to send gifts to friends and family overseas without paying outrageous international shipping costs.
But don’t worry! You won’t have these problems when you use MyUS to shop and have your items delivered worldwide. You can find plenty of traditional items, decorations, and gifts at US and UK retailers and have your packages shipped to your home or to a loved one in another country with affordable international shipping. Just use your MyUS addresses at checkout, and you’ll have your packages in no time!
How MyUS Simplifies Ramadan Shopping
With MyUS, Ramadan shopping is easy and convenient. Shopping at US stores will be completely tax free, so there’s no extra surprises at checkout. You can also have multiple packages consolidated into one for free with a Premium or Business membership, which saves you money on shipping costs and ensures all your items arrive together, so there’s no need to juggle multiple tracking numbers or eagerly await multiple shipments. Plus, save even more on international shipping with discounted rates from trusted carriers that we work with to ensure that your packages will be delivered on time for Ramadan celebrations.
Tips for Preparing for Ramadan with MyUS
Need your items by a specific time? We offer express options to get everything to you fast, but your best bet to save money and have your items delivered on time is to order everything early to account for any unforeseen circumstances. While the delivery window gets larger with budget shipping options, they tend to be more affordable and a great option to use when planning for extra time to get your delivery. Paired with our expert package consolidation services, you can also combine your shipments to save even more.
Along with these savings, another important factor to keep in mind when shipping internationally is customs duties and taxes. Some items are exempt from these fees if the declared value is less than the “de minis value,” a value defined by countries where duties and taxes do not apply. However, most items will require these payments. MyUS can send eligible shipments Delivery Duties Paid (DDP), allowing you to pay these fees when you submit your ship request with us. For non-eligible shipments, duties and taxes must be paid to the customs authority in your country when the package arrives. For country specific information, visit our Where We Ship page.
FAQs for Shipping with MyUS During Ramadan
Can I shop from retailers in different countries at the same time?
While you can’t shop from retailers in multiple countries at the same time, you can use your MyUS addresses at each individual US and UK store’s checkout separately to get your items delivered to one of our facilities. If you’re interested in one cart shopping from eligible US retailers, check out our MyUS Shopping website.
How long will shipping take for items ordered during Ramadan?
Delivery times will vary depending on the country you are in and the shipping option you choose. Budget options can take up to 7 to 11 days to be delivered but come at a lower cost, while expedited options may arrive in as little as 2 to 5 days but cost more to ship. You can also select Urgent Handling for same day processing for a fee depending on the time of day the request is made. Use our shipping calculator to see your options and estimate the cost of your shipment and see our Urgent Handling fees here.
Can MyUS ship fragile or perishable items like food?
Fragile items can be shipped with MyUS, and our expert package handlers will repack your items with care to ensure that they arrive undamaged. You can purchase Enhanced Liability Protection for $3.50 USD per $100 USD of merchandise value that will cover loss or damage to your items. You can also have all of your boxes in one shipment covered in “fragile” stickers for a $4 USD fee and add extra padding for $8.50 USD per box.
Unfortunately, MyUS cannot ship perishable items like food because we do not provide temperature-controlled storage needed for these goods. You can still ship nonperishable foods like candies and chips as long as they are labeled in English, not restricted for export by the US Food and Drug Administration, and not restricted to be imported to your country.
Top Ramadan Purchases with MyUS
Need some gift inspiration? These top products from stores like Etsy, Amazon, and more will make the perfect gifts this Ramadan.
Traditional Foods
Ramadan Gift Box
This gift box is full of nutty treats that are just the right amount of sweet without being too overbearing. Each of the 23 pieces are beautifully crafted and everything is halal and vegetarian. Treats inside include bjewia, almond and pistachio kaak, yasmina, and other worldwide favorites.
Customer Review: Layla's Delicacies are fantastic. The box is a wonderful treat. Highly recommend ordering from Layla's. We are now ordering our third box! -Beth Sufian
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Al Madina Ajwa Dates
These Ajwa dates are a Middle Eastern favorite, with a subtly sweet and nutty taste and less sugar than medjool dates. They’re perfect to eat during Iftar to break the fast each day, and this 2.2lb bag provides plenty of dates to last all month long.
Customer Review: These dates are delicious! One friend called them life changing and has ruined her for grocery store dates. -LadyRae
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Décor
Moon & Star Platter
These crescent moon and star shaped platters are a must have for displaying and serving food during Iftar or Eid, with plenty of room for a variety of foods. Each tray is made with real acacia wood, which ensures they even look great empty, so you can use them as table decorations throughout the holiday.
Customer Review: Perfect for Ramadan. Perfect for everyday! -Tamara
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Ramadan Calendar Metal Acrylic Islamic Table Décor
This calendar isn’t just a beautiful decoration, it’ll also help you and your loved ones keep track of the days of Ramadan. It includes a variety of numbers that can be changed every day of the month, and the gold metal accents are sure to make a nice, bold addition to your Ramadan decorations.
Customer Review: Love this modern Islamic calendar that is added to my Ramadan décor. -Nashiba N.
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Gifts
"With Hardship Comes Ease" | Crescent Necklace
This crescent moon shaped necklace is engraved with the message “Verily, With Hardship Comes Ease” from the Quran in Arabic on one side and in English on the other. It’s available in gold, silver, or rose gold, and makes a perfect gift for anyone that speaks both Arabic and English to represent their faith.
Customer Review: I get compliments on this piece. When I share what it means it takes on an even stronger significance. -Judith S.
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It's Ramadan, Curious George
This book follows fan favorite children’s book character Curious George while he learns about Ramadan and Eid with his friend Kareem. It features illustrations of traditional Ramadan items, foods, and more, and it’s an easy to understand way for children to learn more about the holiday.
Customer Review: We absolutely love this book! It includes so many Ramadan traditions, and is an easy read for toddlers to sit through. My nanny kid requests to read it every day! -Ellie
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Clothing
Lateefa Silk Abaya
This silk abaya is elegant and soft, with flared sleeves and a closed design that’s made for every type of occasion. It’s fully lined and has a zipper in the back, and this stylish design is available in olive green or cherry red.
Customer Review: I love the fabric. Soft and cool. -Abla S.
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Kufa Thobe
This thobe is made with a rayon blend fabric, so it’s soft and comfortable, making it ideal for everyday wear. It’s available in five colors and the length can even be customized for those that don’t prefer the standard length it comes in.
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Celebrate Ramadan with MyUS
International shipping for Ramadan has never been easier! Sign up for MyUS today to get started shopping for Ramadan gifts, decorations, and other essentials, and get great perks like free package consolidation and 30-day package storage with a Premium or Business Membership. Plus, get 3 FREE months of a Business Membership when you sign up anytime between February 24 to March 30, 2025! So don’t wait—join today and get everything you need for your Ramadan festivities!
Ramadan Mubarak!
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