How much does an eid party cost? A 30-guest example (2026)
For example, a hosted Eid gathering at home for 30 guests typically costs about $850 all-in ($28 per guest), including Extra buffer.
That total is about $0 for the home, $420 for the feast, $90 for the sweets, $80 for the drinks, $80 for the eidi for children, $50 for the table decor, $40 for the paper goods, $20 for the invitations, and $70 for Extra buffer.
Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. It is already inside that $850. This example is a hosted Eid gathering at home. It is not a mosque event budget, and it is not a wedding walima.
The example in one table
This is one mid-range example for the United States. Shares are rounded; the dollars are the source of truth. Source: Project ROI Calc Standard estimate, United States, 2026.
| Line | Dollars | Share of all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Home | $0 | 0% |
| Feast | $420 | 49% |
| Sweets | $90 | 11% |
| Drinks | $80 | 9% |
| Eidi for children | $80 | 9% |
| Table decor | $50 | 6% |
| Paper goods | $40 | 5% |
| Invitations | $20 | 2% |
| Extra buffer | $70 | 8% |
| All-in | $850 | 100% |
Walkthrough
Home — $0
This example leaves Home at $0. Change it on the calculator if you will spend here.
Feast — $420
Feast is $420 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Sweets — $90
Sweets is $90 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Drinks — $80
Drinks is $80 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Eidi for children — $80
Eidi for children is $80 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Table decor — $50
Table decor is $50 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Paper goods — $40
Paper goods is $40 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Invitations — $20
Invitations is $20 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Extra buffer — $70
Extra buffer ($70) is spare money on top if something runs over.
All-in vs per guest
People quote both. All-in ($850) is money to have on hand for a hosted Eid gathering at home. Per guest ($28) is for comparing catering menus or grocery lists. This page does not add a third “average.”
What would change your number
- A different guest count
- A nicer or simpler feast
- A quote you already have from a vendor
Change those amounts on the calculator — do not add a mental extra percent on top of Extra buffer.
Not in this number
- Guest gifts and the host's outfit
- Travel
- Sales tax if a vendor puts it on the invoice
How to use the calculator
- Enter how many guests you are hosting. This example starts at 30.
- Open a cost row and tap a starting-price button, or type the quote you already have.
- Tap Calculate. The all-in and per-guest figures update together.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 30-guest eid party cost?
This example is $850 all-in for 30 guests ($28 per guest), including Extra buffer. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. That is a hosted Eid gathering at home.
What is included in this $850?
Every line in the table, plus Extra buffer. Items listed under “Not in this number” are left out on purpose.
Do I have to keep Extra buffer?
No. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. You can lower it or zero it on the calculator. Do not add a mental extra percent on top of it.
What if I invite more guests?
Raise the guest count on the calculator. Food and per-person lines usually move with the list. The $850 figure here stays this example.
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