Saudi Gazette If you're unable to visit your loved ones on the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Fitr and still wish to convey heart felt greetings to them, you will love the new ‘flower' trend that started in Jeddah this year. It is an age-old Eid tradition to get together with friends and family to wish them a happy and blessed Eid. However, for those with large number of relatives, extended families and a huge social network, it may not be feasible to pay respects and go to all the loved ones during the Eid break. To suit their needs, a creative trend is gaining popularity among the upscale families in Jeddah. If for some reason, you're unable to meet your dear ones in person during Eid, you can go to your favorite floral shop, order beautiful and colorful bouquets customized to suit your taste and have them delivered to their door step. Its an extremely innovative and thoughtful way to say, “Eid Mubarak” to them and make them feel special. Abdul Sattar, an Indian florist at a famous floral shop in Al-Balad area of Jeddah, said, “One Saudi businessman came into my shop the day before Eid and paid for 30 flower bouquets and gave me the home addresses for each recipient. This customer was traveling to Lebanon for the Eid holiday and he wanted to use the flowers to send some Eid happiness and surprises to his friends and relatives. Each bouquet cost SR250 and he specifically asked for the best quality flowers from Holland.” Whether its a fleeting trend or one that is here to stay, floral shop owners were definitely pleased. Their business reaches its peak during Eid because a large number of weddings and engagement parties are also held during the Eid break. __
