Festival of Eid 2023

Asia Society Texas hosts the fifth annual Eid Festival, Sat., April 29, 4 p.m. The festival includes food, performances, artist demonstrations, activities, games, and more. (Photo: Chris Dunn)

Join Asia Society Texas for our fifth annual Eid Festival! Celebrate and learn through food, performances, artist demonstrations, activities, and games!

Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is an occasion of peace, joy, and festivity. People visit friends and family, give gifts, and eat sweets and delicious food.

All are welcome to join our Eid celebration! Start outside on our festival lawn by eating at food trucks and stalls, watching music and dance performances, and playing games. Receive a beautiful henna design and shop at our outdoor bazaar of local artists and small business owners, then head inside to see an ebru demonstration, try your hand at calligraphy, and make arts and crafts mementos. Plus, enjoy free admission to our exhibition on view, Summoning Memories: Art Beyond Chinese Traditions.

This event is FREE and open to the public; RSVPs are requested for planning purposes. Food and drink will be available for sale.

Ongoing Activities: Calligraphy, ebru, henna, geometric art making, paper cutting, Eid greeting cards
Art, Gifts, and Goods: Artisana by Casa Indika, Boutique by Maryam, Ethnic Evolution, Ethnic Rootz, Fabspirit, LH Candle Studio, and The T’s Creations
Food vendors include: Foreign Policy, Karuna’s Kitchen, Magic Cup, Pink Brew, Popssibilities, and Reza Persian Grill

Performance schedule: 
4:30pm: Music by the National Arab Orchestra
6:30pm: Afghan Dance by Linda Sadiq
7:30pm: Nasheed Songs by Umer Zaman