Ramadan is one of the busiest design seasons of the year for brands in Indonesia and across the Muslim world. Iftar promos, sahur menus, Eid greeting cards, hampers, THR sale banners — and all of them need to feel warm and respectful, not like a regular sale with a crescent moon added on top.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in early February, which means the smart brands start designing in December or January. Here is how we approach the type.
The mood: calm, generous, celebratory
Good Ramadan design balances two feelings: the quiet, reflective nights of the fasting month, and the joy of Eid. Fonts with flowing, calligraphic strokes capture that beautifully — they nod to the tradition of Islamic calligraphy while staying readable in Latin script.
Our picks for Ramadan and Eid
- Khadijah — a contemporary calligraphic typeface with fluid, graceful strokes. Our first choice for “Ramadan Kareem” and “Eid Mubarak” headlines.
- Jumuah — a modern script with a smooth, connected flow; lovely on greeting cards and hampers.
- Alfatih — handwritten with a touch of nostalgia, for warm personal greetings from the founder or the team.
- Hijabella — natural, everyday handwriting that suits modest-fashion brands and friendly social posts.
- Endaley — an elegant serif for menus, prices and anything people need to read clearly.
Layouts that work
- Greeting post: the greeting in Khadijah or Jumuah, large and centred; your brand name small underneath in a serif. Leave plenty of empty space — it feels peaceful.
- Iftar menu: dish names in the serif, the section titles (“Takjil”, “Main Course”) in the script, prices in a plain sans.
- Eid sale banner: keep the discount in a bold sans so it reads instantly, and add the script only for “Eid Mubarak”.
Want a ready-made backdrop? Our Ramadan Backgrounds pack has paper-cut lanterns and crescents with room for your text.
Small details that show respect
- Check the spelling of greetings in the style your audience uses — “Ramadan Kareem”, “Ramadhan”, “Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri”, “Minal Aidin wal Faizin”.
- Avoid placing sacred words or calligraphy where they’ll be thrown away or stepped on, such as disposable bags.
- Soft colours — deep green, navy, cream, gold — usually feel more fitting than loud red sale palettes.
Plan ahead, and choose the right license
Social posts, menus and printed hampers up to 1,000 pieces are covered by the Desktop License. Monetized content and ads need the Monetized License, and video ads on TV need the Broadcast License. Not sure? Our license helper will tell you.
