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An Iranian Arab boy shortly after receiving eidi on Eid al-Fitr, Bandar Abbas, Iran

Eidi (pronounced [ˈiːdi], Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidiyah, Eidiyya) also known as Salami (derived from the word "Salaam", Bangla: সালামী) is a gift that is given to children by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the two Muslim holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Money is most commonly given, but other gifts are also given.^[1]^[2]^[3]

It is typically given to:

Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money.
Spouses often give jewelry, clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
Parents may give their children clothes, shoes, toys, books, or electronic gadgets.
Parents and in-laws may give adult children clothes or cosmetics.
Friends usually give each other eidi cards.
Siblings usually give each other eidi cards.

References

^ Iqbal, A mjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidi rises". Dawn.
^ "Manners: Eidi etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.
^ Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.

[1] Iqbal, A mjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidi rises". Dawn.

[2] "Manners: Eidi etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.

[3] Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.

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 It is typically given to:
 * Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money.
-* Spouses often give clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
+* Spouses often give jewelry, clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
 *Parents may give their children clothes, shoes, toys, books, or electronic gadgets.
 * Parents and in-laws may give adult children clothes or cosmetics.

v t e Eid
Festivals	Eid al-Adha Eid al-Fitr
Topics	Eid cuisine Eid Mubarak Eid prayers Eidgah Eidi (gift) Gargee'an Lebaran

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