Eidi (gift)
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Eidi (pronounced [ˈiːdi], Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidiyah) is a gift that is necessarily given to children by elder relatives and family friends as part of the celebration of the two Muslim holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The most common type of eidi is a gift of money to younger relatives. Today, other gifts are also given.[1][2][3]
It is typically given to:
- Children by the other elders member of the family. Elder relatives usually give money.
- Spouses may give each other new clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
- Parents may give their children new clothes, shoes, toys, colouring kits, books, and electronic gadgets.
- Mothers and fathers and mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law may give adult children new clothes or cosmetic hampers.
- Friends usually each other Eid cards.
- Siblings usually give each other Eid card.
- Grandparents may give grandchildren new clothes, shoes, or toys.
See also
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.
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