“Eid day is a time of pleasure and celebration for me, spent with household and mates,” says Somali American vogue mannequin Halima Aden. “We begin with prayers on the mosque, adopted by a giant feast the place we share scrumptious meals and trade presents. It is a time to replicate on gratitude and blessings.

“Henna holds deep cultural significance for me on Eid day. It is a custom that connects me to my roots and group. I really like donning my palms with intricate henna designs symbolising magnificence and celebration. I additionally put on henna on different particular events as a option to categorical myself artistically.

“My favorite henna designs are intricate patterns with floral motifs and geometric shades. I really like having henna utilized to my palms and ft because it seems lovely on these areas and provides a sublime contact to my total look.

“For Eid this 12 months, I will be carrying elegant but modest outfits that replicate my private model and cultural heritage. I gravitate in direction of flowing attire and abayas in vibrant colors and splendid materials, paired with lovely scarves or hijabs.

“My magnificence search for Eid day is all about radiance and class. I go for a pure make-up look with a give attention to glowing pores and skin with outlined eyebrows and impartial tones on the eyes and lips. A few of my must-have staples embody Fenty Magnificence Professional Filtr Basis, Anastasia Beverly Hills Forehead Wiz, and Huda Magnificence lip gloss.”

Sajal Ali

“For me, Eid is a time to take a break from the whole lot and give attention to household and my shut mates and since I’m an enormous foodie, I actually sit up for having all types of dishes,” says Pakistani actress and mannequin Sajal Ali.

“I attempt to steadiness my time between socialising and likewise taking a while for myself to calm down and unwind. Extra so, it’s a time when I’m particularly aware of these struggling round us and attempt to give again to the group.

“I completely love henna, the brilliant lovely color it brings out after leaving it in a single day, the infinite design prospects it holds and the way one can adapt it to each event!

“My favorite designs are the traditional floral ones as a result of even within the simplicity they maintain a lot character and may immediately elevate the look.

“I’ll probably ask my sister to select a pleasant chikankari kurta for me [to wear] and pair it with jhumki earrings. My magnificence look can be one thing very minimal, mild concealer and a pink and brown lip combo at finest, since I’ve been specializing in prioritising skincare and embracing my pure look after I’m not working.

“I’m wanting ahead to this Eid particularly, since after that I’ll be taking pictures again to again for a few months.”

Rosemin Opgenhaffen