Online Invitations for Birthdays, Aqiqah, Engagements and Family Events
How to create a simple online invitation for a birthday, aqiqah, engagement, dawat, or office gathering, with wording ideas and how to share it on WhatsApp.
By the InvitedHub team · · 2 min read
In short
- Smaller events need a single invitation card with the date, time, venue, and a way to reply.
- Decide whether the card should feature a person's name, such as the birthday child, or just the event name.
- Keep the wording warm and short; guests read it on their phones.
- A link with RSVP tells you how many people to cater for.
Not every celebration is a week-long wedding. Birthdays, aqiqahs, engagements, dawats, Eid gatherings, school functions, and office events all need an invitation too, usually one card, one date, and a quick way for guests to say whether they are coming.
Choose what the card is about
For some events a person is the centre of the celebration: "Ayesha's 5th Birthday" or "the Aqiqah of baby Ibrahim". For others the event itself is the headline: "Team Iftar" or "Spring Showcase". Decide which it is before you write anything, because it changes the whole card.
Birthday invitation wording
You are invited to the 5th Birthday of
Ayesha
Saturday, 7 November · 4:00 pm
Funland, Gulberg, Lahore
Cake, games, and lots of fun!
Join us to celebrate Sana's 30th
Friday, 20 November · 8:30 pm
The Rooftop, Karachi
Dinner and good company.
Aqiqah invitation wording
Alhamdulillah, Allah has blessed us with a baby boy
You are invited to the Aqiqah of
Ibrahim
Sunday, 8 November · 1:00 pm, after Zuhr
At home, Bahria Town, Islamabad
Please join us for the dua and lunch.
Engagement and mangni invitation wording
With the blessings of our families
You are invited to the Engagement of
Hamza & Amina
Saturday, 17 October · 7:30 pm
Pearl Continental, Lahore
Dawat, Eid milan, and office gatherings
You are invited to
Team Iftar
Thursday, 12 March · 6:10 pm
The Courtyard, Karachi
Join the whole team for iftar and dinner.
Assalamualaikum! We would love to have you over for dinner
Saturday, 14 November · 8:00 pm
At our home, DHA Phase 6
What to include on every card
- The event name, and the person's name if the event is about someone.
- Day, date, and time, plus an end time if guests need it.
- The venue and a map link.
- A short schedule if it helps, such as Cake Cutting at 5:00 pm and Dinner at 6:00 pm.
- A way to reply, so you know how many to expect.
Sharing on WhatsApp
Send each guest or family a short, personal message with the event name and date in the text, and a link to the invitation. The link preview shows the card, and the guest can reply and save the date to their calendar in one tap. The same approach works for weddings: see how to send wedding invitations on WhatsApp.
InvitedHub has a general event template for exactly this: one card, the same themes as wedding cards, the option to feature a person's name or the event name in bold, and host lines and welcome notes written for everyday occasions. Create a free account to make your first card.
Frequently asked questions
- What should an aqiqah invitation say?
- An aqiqah invitation usually opens with Alhamdulillah or a short blessing, announces the baby's name, and gives the date, time, and venue for the dua and meal.
- Can I make an online birthday invitation for free?
- Yes. InvitedHub's free plan covers one event with up to 20 guests, including a themed card, RSVP, and an add-to-calendar button.
- How do I send a birthday invitation on WhatsApp?
- Send a short personal message with the event name, date, and time in the text, followed by a link to the invitation so guests can see the card, reply, and save the date.