Gifts · 2 min read
Eid and Birthday Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifts Under Rs. 2,500
Twenty gift items under Rs. 2,500 for Eid, birthdays and thank-yous — for children, parents, teachers and colleagues — all deliverable across Pakistan with COD.
By Books & Books Editorial Team · Published 5 June 2026 · Updated 12 September 2026
The short answer
For under Rs. 2,500 the gifts that land best are useful and a little bit personal: a scented candle set or a mug for adults, a building set or plush for children, a planner or good pen for a teacher or colleague, and a book paired with a bookmark for anyone. Add a handwritten card and it is a proper present.
Key takeaways
- Useful plus personal beats expensive. A mug with a note beats a gadget without one.
- For children, choose by stage: plush under 3, blocks 3–6, puzzles and kits 7+.
- Teachers already have mugs. Buy the planner.
- Order three days before Eid; couriers slow down in the last 48 hours.
In this guide
For children
- Classic Teddy Bear 40cm — the gift that is still on the bed ten years later
- Rainbow Stacking Rings for under-2s
- Dinosaur Figures (Set of 6) for 4–7s
- Foam Rocket Launcher — the Eid-afternoon garden hit
- A chapter book they will re-read: Matilda
- A School Pencil Kit plus colourful copies for a child starting school
See Best Toys by Age if you are unsure which stage a child is at.
For parents and elders
- Scented Candle Trio
- Mini Succulent Gift Box — low-maintenance, long-lasting
- The Reader's Ceramic Mug with a box of tea
- The Sealed Nectar or Bang-e-Dra for Eid
- A framed print from our Decorations department
For teachers
- 2026 Daily Planner — genuinely used, every day
- Parker Jotter Ballpoint
- A5 Vegan Leather Journal
- Letterpress Greeting Cards with a note from the class
For colleagues and friends
- Bamboo Desk Organizer
- Atomic Habits with a bookmark
- A puzzle from Games & Puzzles for a family
- A Books & Books Gift Card for the person you cannot read
Wrapping and delivery
Add a gift message in the order notes at checkout and we will write it on a card. Add the Premium Gift Wrap Set or ask for wrapping in the notes. Send straight to the recipient anywhere in Pakistan; they pay cash on delivery when it arrives, or contact us before ordering to prepay by bank transfer. Two gifts from this list usually cross the Rs. 2,500 free-delivery threshold. For bigger budgets, see 25 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers and the full Gifts department.
Still wondering
Frequently asked questions
What are good Eid gifts under Rs. 2,500?
A scented candle trio, a succulent gift box, a ceramic mug with tea, an Islamic book such as The Sealed Nectar, or for children a plush toy, stacking rings or dinosaur figures.
Can I send a gift directly to someone in another city?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and add a gift message. The recipient pays cash on delivery, or contact us before ordering to prepay by bank transfer.
How early should I order gifts before Eid?
Three to four days before. Couriers are slowest in the final 48 hours before Eid, and orders ship within 1–2 working days.
Books & Books Editorial Team
Booksellers and buyers at Books & Books, Pakistan. We stock everything we recommend, and we hear from the parents and readers who buy it — the advice here is what we tell them across the counter. About Books & Books
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