Can I celebrate Eid over video call with family abroad?

Why a video call is a good deed

Keeping in touch with relatives (silat ar-rahim) is one of the most stressed duties in Islam. Allah tells us to be mindful of Him and of the ties of the womb. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever wants his provision increased and his life extended should keep good ties with his relatives (Sahih al-Bukhari 5986). A long, happy call on Eid morning is a modern way of doing exactly that.

This applies to your non-Muslim family too. Many converts have parents, siblings or grandparents in another country, and Eid is a lovely chance to show them that Islam made you kinder, not more distant. See Can I invite my non-Muslim family to Eid?

What you can share on the call

• Greetings. Say "Eid Mubarak" or "Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum" (may Allah accept from us and from you).
• A shared meal. Eat breakfast or lunch "together" across time zones, or cook the same dish.
• Gifts and Eidi. Open presents on camera, or send money to the children ahead of time.
• Dua. Make dua for each other out loud. It's a short, moving moment that people remember.

Keep the in-person parts of Eid

A call is an addition, not a replacement. The Eid prayer is done in congregation, so you can't "join" it through a screen; go to the prayer at your local mosque or Eid ground and call your family afterwards. See How do I pray the Eid prayer? If you live alone or far from a Muslim community, try to visit a mosque or a friend for at least part of the day as well.

When the call makes you feel lonely

Seeing your family laughing together on a screen can hurt when you are on your own. That feeling is normal and doesn't mean you love Eid less. Plan something for the rest of the day, such as a meal with other converts or a walk in the park, so the call isn't the only highlight. See What if I feel lonely on Eid as a new Muslim?