6 Ways of Eid Gathering During Pandemic Without Physical Contact

As we are still living amidst the pandemic, this year's Eid celebration must be held at a distance from family and friends. The yearning to have Eid gatherings in a normal condition seems to be the problem that we must tackle this time as well. 

Even so, nothing can really get in the way of your Eid gathering with the people closest to you. Sure, the method will be different from the previous ones because you cannot meet face to face and in person. What can you do to have Eid gatherings safely? Here are some ways to stay in touch during Eid without physical contact.

Exchanging Eid Cards
Perhaps sending Eid cards seems out of date for a lot of people. However, this activity can actually make you feel more excited. This year’s Eid gathering can remind you of the old days before modern technology. 

It will be even more exciting if you create your own Eid cards, either by sending family photos, drawing, or designing your own cards. It must be very special and truly unique for those who receive it! Of course, this will give a special impression to the recipients because you’ve made the cards wholeheartedly, especially for them.

Video Call Party
Luckily, today's technological advancement makes it easier for you to have Eid gatherings with your family. Even though you are separated by space and time, you can still meet face to face with your family via video calls as if you were meeting in person. You can still do the Eid traditions with your extended family safely at home.

The only thing you need to do is choose the platform you want to use, starting from the easiest ones like WhatsApp to video conferencing applications like Google Meet and Zoom.

Sending Hampers
Apart from going back home, Eid is also synonymous with sending hampers or parcels to each other as a form of friendship. You can send hampers to family and friends. With an increasingly diverse choice of hampers, you can buy hampers that suit the needs of the recipient. Not just typical Eid cookies, you can also send beauty products, cutlery, and many more.

Sending Letters
Compared to sending Eid cards, sending a letter is even way more traditional and performed less often. Maybe you have never even sent a letter during Eid since you find them old-fashioned and out of date.

However, this could actually be a great innovation in the midst of today's digital world. You can return to the good old times by sending a handwritten letter. If you add a picture in the letter, it will definitely be more impressive and heartwarming for the recipient.

As for sending the letter, you can also tuck it inside the hampers or flower arrangement that you also send to family and friends. However, there is nothing wrong with sending it plainly. The letter will surely be an immeasurable surprise for the recipient. Interested? Give it a try!

Greetings Via Social Media
If you’re too busy to do any of the methods listed above, you can still have a way to have a meaningful Eid gathering safely at home. Why don’t you try to send greetings via social media? Social media has become the main line of communication; we can even meet new people from there. Sending holiday greetings on social media can be a quick way to celebrate Eid. In addition, its wide coverage also makes it easier for you to communicate with relatives who are unable to meet face to face.

Digital Allowance
Eid al-Fitr gathering will be incomplete without sending allowances or lovingly called THR in Indonesia to your family. This may very well be the most anticipated moment during Eid gathering. However, during a pandemic like this, can we still send out allowances or THR to family and relatives?

Take it easy! With the PermataMobile X mobile banking application, you can still digitally send allowances or THR to your relatives. You can also send it together with a digital Eid card to send your greetings. It's very easy! Just select WhatsApp Gift on PermataMobile X. Now, you have celebrated Eid together, don't forget to send the allowance that has long been awaited for a month.

With PermataMobile X, you can still enjoy a warm Eid al-Fitr gathering with 200 convenient features right at the palm of your hand. Download the PermataMobile X mobile banking application now from the App Store or Google Play.