Should I make up with family members on Eid?

Why Islam takes family ties so seriously

Keeping ties with relatives (silat ar-rahim) is a major part of the faith. The Prophet ﷺ said that the one who truly keeps family ties is not the one who only returns kindness, but the one who reconnects when the other side has cut them off (Sahih al-Bukhari 5991). He also said it isn't lawful for a Muslim to shun his brother for more than three days, and that the better of the two is the one who greets first (Sahih al-Bukhari 6077).

There's also a spiritual cost to holding grudges. Deeds are presented to Allah on Mondays and Thursdays and people are forgiven, except two who are at odds; of them it is said, "Wait for these two until they reconcile" (Sahih Muslim 2565).

Why Eid is a good moment

• Everyone is softer. People expect calls and visits on Eid, so reaching out feels natural, not awkward.
• An easy opener. A simple "Eid Mubarak, I've been thinking of you" can break months of silence.
• Fresh start. After Ramadan or the days of Dhul Hijjah, many people are already in a forgiving mood.

This includes non-Muslim parents and relatives. Your conversion doesn't cancel their rights over you. See Can I invite my non-Muslim family to Eid?

Small steps that work

• Send a short, warm message or a small gift rather than reopening the whole argument.
• Apologise for your part, even if you think it's smaller.
• Don't expect everything to be fixed in one day; a first contact is already a win.

When it isn't safe

If a relative is abusive, manipulative or dangerous, Islam doesn't ask you to put yourself back in harm's way. You can keep the tie in a minimal, safe form, such as a polite message or a dua, while protecting yourself. See How do I set boundaries with toxic family as a Muslim? and Do I have to forgive someone who abused me as a Muslim?