Schedule

Saturday, April 13, 2024
12–4 p.m. Festival
1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ticketed Performances

All-Ages Activities | Ticketed Dance Performances |Food, Drink, and Shopping | Day-of Information | About the Festival of Eid

All are welcome to join us for our sixth annual Eid festival! Celebrate and learn through food, performances, artist demonstrations, activities, and games in the Museum District.

Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is an occasion of peace, joy, and festivity. People visit friends and family, give gifts, and eat sweets and delicious food. Outside on our festival lawn, visit food stalls before heading indoors to play games and enjoy ticketed dance performances. Receive a beautiful henna design, learn about Islamic arts and traditions from community partners, and shop at the indoor bazaar of local artists and small business owners. See an ebru demonstration, try your hand at calligraphy, and create your own arts and crafts mementoes — plus, enjoy free Xu Bing: Word Alchemy admission!

This event is FREE and open to the public; registration is required and will be enforced for timed building entry 12–2 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. Food and drink will be available for sale. Bollywood dance performances are ticketed ($10) and include festival admission.

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All-Ages Activities

Paper Ketupat
Learn about these rice cakes popular in Indonesia, Maylasia, and Singapore, and create your own paper version!

Coloring Sheets
Explore the artistry of Ramadan and Eid traditions through fun coloring sheets.

Ramadan Gift Box
Make a colorful box to carry all your fun crafts from the festival!

More activities to be announced soon.

Ticketed Theater Performances

Dance Performances by Steps for Dancing
TICKETS: $10 (Asia Society members receive 35% off)
Performance times at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. inside the Brown Foundation Performing arts Theater. Each showtime features the same performances.

In these energetic, family-friendly dance performances, Steps for Dancing will showcase upbeat tunes and lively dance routines. Folk dancing as well as modern and classic family-friendly Bollywood styles will be featured in exciting group performances to share joy and understanding through the universal language of dance. Steps For Dancing is delighted to share the vibrant dance traditions of India and mark the auspicious occasion of the Festival of Eid.

Steps for Dancing is a Houston-based dance school founded in 2018 by Indian classical dance instructor Dolly Goyal to share her passion for Indian culture and art with the community. For over four years Steps for Dancing has been providing quality education in Indian classical, Bollywood and folk dance forms to students of all ages and skill levels, while promoting cultural awareness and appreciation in the diverse city of Houston.

Vendors and Partners

Food and Drink

BobaHouse | FiLLi Cafe |  | Popssibilities | Reza Persian Grill

Art, Gifts, and Goods

Adorned by Aysha | Amy's Jewels | Boutique by Maryam | Designs by Sippy | Ethnic Evolution | Fabspirit | Just Breathe | Lava Love Crafts | LOLONA Jewelry | The T's Creations

Community Partners

Brave Little Theater | Houston Public Library | Islamic Arts Society | Ismaili Council | Harris County Public Libraries | Harris County Elections | Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Day-Of Information

Our Festival of Eid is a rain-or-shine event taking place both indoors and outdoors. Asia Society Texas is closed to the public on Saturday, April 13, until the festival begins at 12 p.m.

All guests must check in at our tent before entering the building. Building entry is enforced.

Parking and Directions

Paid parking ($10) is available in Asia Society Texaas' lot across Southmore Boulevard from the building. Entrances are located on Caroline and Austin Streets. Bicycle racks are available in our parking lot for no cost.

Asia Society Texas Center is a five-minute walk from the Museum District METRO Rail Station.

Event Schedule

About the Muslim Series

Through a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes Asia Society’s breadth of programming opportunities, this series explores the artistic talents and stories of American Muslims to inspire our community to better understand one another.For information about sponsoring the Muslim Series and other programs like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry, Vice President, Development, at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.

Series Sponsors

The Bahalim Family
Shahzad Bashir Family
Tariq and Dr. Uzma Iqbal
Drs. Monira and Azam Kundi
Drs. Basheer and Saleha Khumawala
Shazma and Arshad Matin
Selma and Mustafa Tameez

Past Eid Events

2023: Highlights | Details
2022: Highlights | Details
2021: Highlights | Details
2020: The Festival of Eid: A Virtual Celebration
2019: Highlights | Details

Presenting Program Partner

About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.