Eidi (gift)
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Eidi (pronounced [ˈiːdi], Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidiyah) 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 as eidi, 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 may give each other new clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
- Parents may give their children new clothes, shoes, toys, colouring kits, books, or electronic gadgets.
- Parents and in-laws may give adult children new clothes or boxes of cosmetics.
- Friends usually give each other eidi cards.
- Siblings usually give each other eidi cards
- 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.