Top 10 Eye-Catching Eid Mehndi Designs You Should Try In 2024

Take your festive celebrations up a notch with these stunning henna designs.

Reviewed by Simone de Vlaming, Beauty Expert
Written by Jyotsana Rao, BE
Edited by Asmita De, MA (English)
Fact-checked by Anu Pallavi, BA  • 

Eid marks the end of the month-long dawn to sunset fasting during Ramadan. It is one of the most anticipated festive occasions throughout the world. The day is the first day of the Shawwal month, and it is largely celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The day brings the community together, and all indulge in festivities, including flaunting the best Eid mehndi designs. Scroll down for some interesting options! So with the festive season just round the corner, we present some of the best mehndi designs for you to try this Eid:

protip_icon Keep In Mind
  • Use Oils: Use Oils Applying a small amount of eucalyptus or lavender oil to the mehndi can help protect it and keep it looking good.
  • Keep It Covered: Use Oils While it sets, keep your mehndi covered with gloves or plastic wrap. This can help protect it from smudging.
  • Caution: Use Oils Check the ingredients in the mehndi to make sure you are not allergic to any of them if you have sensitive skin.
  • Aftercare: Use Oils Maintain your nails by avoiding exposure to water or any harsh chemicals that can cause the stickers to peel off.

Best Eid Mehndi Designs To Try In 2022

1. This one is a beautiful Arabic style mehndi. The black mehndi used makes the designs more prominent and the intricate designs are neatly done. Hand-drawn floral designs as well as leaf designs are present in the mehndi.

Vanz, a blogger, shared her personal experience and how she was able to create a beautiful Arabic style mehndi. She states in her blog, “I’m in Harare, Zimbabwe at the moment and one of my mother’s friends pointed out that my henna was an Arabic design…. The designs rely on a spatial quality rather than covering the entire area…. Indian Henna Designs are known for their coverage and narrative quality…. While researching traditional Arabic and Indian henna, I also came across these henna designs; Moghlai Henna, Pakistani Henna, Moroccan Henna and Khaliji Henna. I’m going to try out some of these for my next blog! (i).”

2. This pretty floral henna mehndi for eid looks stylish with simple designs that do not include intricate motifs. The design starts from the fingers till the mid portion of the hand. There are floral motifs present in different sizes and the whole mehndi looks quite simple yet right for the occasion.

3. A simple yet beautiful hand-painted mehndi design suitable for Eid is shown here. The design features a circular design in the middle. The finger tips are shaded and filled. The circular design in the middle consists of small and intricate patterns drawn within it. This is easy and less time-consuming.

4. This one here is another example of the simple patterns and designs for Eid. Floral art and patterns have always been a favorite among women throughout the world.

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Avoid moisturizing your hands or applying oils just before applying mehndi as it may otherwise keep the dye from effectively staining your palms.

5. This design fills the hand yet looks quite sophisticated without becoming cluttered. The floral patterns are surely the main attraction of this design.

6. This design is quite large with the designs starting from the elbow and extending till the fingers. In spiral fashion, the floral designs cover the palms, looking like adornments on hands.

7. Simple designs for the top of the hands look beautiful for any season. This unique design made using black mehndi shows detailed designs with floral and geometric shapes being used to fill up a good portion of the hand. The temporary tattoo starts from the wrist area and the major section is done until the index and middle finger. All the fingers are decorated with small designs. The index finger has been the most decorated finger here.

8. Floral patterns are prominently used for this design which starts from the side of the palm and goes on till the fingertips. Large floral motifs and leaf designs are done here and the fingertips are decorated with small designs which are quite intricately done. The whole design is handcrafted with black mehndi.

9. Monotones are sometimes quite boring but today there are a million options for mehndi. One of those design choices remains the new age of glitter mehndi. This new mehndi system requires glitter from the tube or plain glitter to be applied on the mehndi design or mixed with the mehndi itself. This creates a colorful look. Here blue glitter has been used to fill up the floral patterns and green mehndi has been used to fill up the leaf patterns.

10. Feet mehndi is also a popular trend now. This eid mehndi design shows some exquisite designs and intricate details done on the feet. This design is apt for wedding occasions too. Matching nail enamel surely increases its beauty as seen here.

Beauty expert Simone de Vlaming swears by homemade mehndi pastes and shares her recipe: “To make a natural mehndi paste at home, mix henna powder with lemon juice and a small amount of sugar to form a smooth paste. Apply the paste on your hands in the desired design and let it dry for at least 2-3 hours. Scrape off the dried paste and avoid washing your hands with water for at least 12 hours to allow the color to fully develop.”

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Traditionally, a mixture of lemon juice and sugar is dabbed on after the mehndi application to achieve a darker stain.

Watch a Video from StylecrazeTV – A Simple & Easy Mehndi Design That You Can Do At Home

Infographic: Top 5 Mehndi Types And Designs

Mehndi always adds more life to the look, be it any festival or special occasion. Beautifully adorned hands with intricate mehndi patterns are surely eye-catching. Take a look at the infographic below for the top 5 mehendi types and designs that are best for any event. Pick your favorite and get designing!

top 5 mehndi types and designs (infographic)

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

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Eid is one of the most-awaited festivals of the year which marks the end of Ramadan. Why not celebrate this eid with some wonderful mehendi designs? Mehendi is a great way to usher in the festive season with delight and celebration! Our carefully selected list of eye-catching eid mehendi designs contains styles and motifs suitable for everyone. From simple floral patterns to intricate geometric motifs, the options are endless. All you need to do is select your favorite mehendi design from this list and unleash your inner creativity!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tips to keep my Eid mehndi designs looking vibrant and fresh?

Apply mehndi oil before applying mehndi to result in a dark stain that will enhance the intensity of your design. After your mehndi has dried completely, you can apply a mixture of sugar and lemon juice to your hands, or Vicks after all of the mehndi has been scraped off.

How do I choose the right Eid mehndi design for my skin tone and hand shape?

Mehndi is highly customizable and flatters everyone. The shape of your hand doesn’t necessarily matter for most designs.Moreover, henna remains the same color, regardless of your skin tone. If your skin tone is similar to that of the henna stain, you should use bold patterns to create designs that will beautifully pop against your skin.

Are there any regional or cultural variations in Eid mehndi designs?

Yes, every culture has its own way and style of applying mehendi. There are different types of mehndi applied across the world like the Moroccan mehndi design, Western-style mehndi design, Arabic mehndi design, Indian mehndi design, Indo-Arabic mehndi design, Pakistani mehndi design, Indo-Western mehndi design, and African mehndi design to name a few.

What are the traditional elements of Eid mehndi designs?

Henna is predominantly used to mark special occasions such as weddings, festivals, and joyful gatherings of people. Henna paste represents marital health and prosperity, and in some cultures, the deeper the henna stain, the greater the love between two people.

How long does the mehndi last?

A henna tattoo typically lasts two to three weeks, depending on your skin’s tolerance and how well you care for it.

Key Takeaways

  • Applying mehndi is an integral part of the festivities of Eid, an official Islamic holiday celebrated all over the world.
  • Mehndi designs are hand-drawn. Floral and leaf patterns usually form the core of the design.
  • While mehndi is traditionally put on the palm and back of the hands, feet mehndi is also a popular trend now.
  • Colored and glitter mehndi are new age trends that many prefer to traditional mehndi designs for their vibrancy.

Watch this video to find out the latest and most captivating mehndi designs for Eid. Adorn your hands with intricate henna art by following this tutorial, and embrace the festive spirit.

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