plural Eids
: either of two Islamic festivals:
a
or Eid al-Adha
: an Islamic festival that begins on the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja, that lasts four days, and that commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Ishmael
… many people in the Arab world facing grinding economic crisis as the year's biggest Muslim festival approaches … are looking at the prospect of a lean Eid.—
Kuwait Times
Kuwait TimesOn the first day of Eid al-Adha, Muslims who are able to do so mirror the behaviour of the prophet. They slaughter animals such as sheep, cows and goats in the name of Allah, and share it amongst family, friends and the needy.—Ramazani Mwamba
—often used before another noun
Ramazani MwambaEid prayers
b
or Eid al-Fitr
: an Islamic festival that takes place during the first three days of Shawwal and marks the end of Ramadan with prayer, gifts, and sweets
At the end of Ramadan, we relish the relaxing mood of Eid, because we can break our fast and enjoy our time with family, friends, and community.—Abdulrahman Bindamnan
Abdulrahman BindamnanFor the three-day celebration Eid al-Fitr, which concludes the holy month, families host banquets, exchange gifts and feast on everything from … whole stuffed lamb to rice pudding and pistachio cakes.—Nancy Matsumoto
—often used before another noun
Nancy MatsumotoEid celebrations
see also eid mubarak
Examples of Eid in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
His relatives and closest advisers had hoped that he would be released for Christmas or for Eid al-Fitr in April.
—Elian Peltier, New York Times, 4 May 2024
The London Eye has honored holidays with various colors like green for Eid last month and red for Lunar New Year.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Likewise, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, capped by the three-day Eid al-Fitr feast, was a sad, low-key affair for Palestinians.
—Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
Several school districts have recently made Eid a holiday.
—Corey Williams, Giovanna Dell'orto, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
If all goes well, a few days before Eid, my wife will give birth to our second child—one more reason to try to celebrate.
—Zaina Arafat, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
The last day of the fast, Eid al-Fitr, is one of Islam’s two official holidays.
—Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
In countries with larger Muslim populations, Eid al-Fitr is considered a national holiday, closing schools, businesses, etc., and allowing families, neighbors and friends able to partake in the celebrations together.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Produced by Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton and Diya Eid at Invisible Republic and Orange Entertainment, the film sees rights sales in international markets handled by the U.K.’s Bankside Films.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024
Elian Peltier, New York Times, 4 May 2024
The London Eye has honored holidays with various colors like green for Eid last month and red for Lunar New Year.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Likewise, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, capped by the three-day Eid al-Fitr feast, was a sad, low-key affair for Palestinians.
—Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
Several school districts have recently made Eid a holiday.
—Corey Williams, Giovanna Dell'orto, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
If all goes well, a few days before Eid, my wife will give birth to our second child—one more reason to try to celebrate.
—Zaina Arafat, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
The last day of the fast, Eid al-Fitr, is one of Islam’s two official holidays.
—Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
In countries with larger Muslim populations, Eid al-Fitr is considered a national holiday, closing schools, businesses, etc., and allowing families, neighbors and friends able to partake in the celebrations together.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Produced by Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton and Diya Eid at Invisible Republic and Orange Entertainment, the film sees rights sales in international markets handled by the U.K.’s Bankside Films.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024
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