About Crashing Eid

The TV series ‘Crashing Eid’ was released in the year 2023. It largely revolves around Razan, played by talented actress Farah Al Faisal, who introduces her British Pakistani fiance to her conservative Saudi family during Eid celebrations. She must convince them that despite their different cultural backgrounds, he is a suitable match for her. The series is not only a humorous and cheerful portrayal of festivities, but it also explores deep messages about cultural acceptance, inter-racial unions, and religious beliefs.

Making / Production

'Crashing Eid' was developed under the creative directions of renowned TV director Omar Al-Khattab and produced by Carrie Adams. The challenges faced during production were many. From handling the sensitive nature of cultural differences to accurately portraying Saudi Arabian traditions and Eid customs, the effort to maintain authenticity was intense. Filming was conducted in both the UK and multiple locations in Saudi Arabia to capture the perfect settings for this comedy-drama.

Actors

• Farah Al Faisal as Razan - She perfectly portrays the role of a young Saudi woman showing resilience in the face of her family's skepticism regarding her fiance.
• Usman Ali as Razan's Fiance - Usman successfully depicts a British Pakistani man trying to blend into his future wife's conservative family.
• Saudi Arabian legend Yousef Al-Jarrah features as the head of the family - His portrayal of a traditional Saudi family head is both poignant and authentic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This series was entirely filmed during real Eid celebrations to capture actual festivities.
• Usman Ali had to take Urdu and Arabic lessons to fit into his character’s linguistic demands.

Quotes

• “Remember, love knows no boundaries. It's the hearts that should match, not the cultures.” – Razan
• “Who said change was easy? But that doesn't mean we shouldn't embrace it.” – Razan’s Fiance

Music, Soundtrack

• The Opening Theme 'Eid Mubarak', by celebrated Middle Eastern musician Yasmine Hamdan set the perfect tone for the series.
• 'Crashing through Cultures', a soundtrack that plays during tense moments in the series, wonderfully captures the essence of blending cultures.

Note: As there is no current information available about any awards for 'Crashing Eid', the awards section has been omitted.