Eidi (gift)

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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) 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 and by giving eidi.Nowdays other gift are also given .[1][2][3]

It is typically given to:

  • Children by the other elders member of the family,Elder relatives= usually money
  • Wives/husbands by their husbands/wives=new clothes,Rich watch,Perfume,makeup kit ,etc
  • Son/daughter by their parents =new clothes and shoes; nowdays toys,colouring kit,kids books,Electric gadget, also popular.
  • Mothers/fathers and mothers-in-law/fathers-in-laws by their sons or son-in-law=new cloth,cosmetic hamper
  • Friends by their friends=Eid card
  • Sisters/brothers by Sister/brother =Eid card
  • Daughter-in-law by In-laws=new clothes and shoes
  • Grandchildren by grandparents= new clothes and shoes,toys

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References[]

  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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