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Eid

عید
EED

Either of two major Muslim festivals — Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan, or Eid al-Adha at Hajj.

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1078.

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Meaning & usage

Eid is the common shorthand in India for the two principal Islamic festivals. Eid al-Fitr (also "Eid ul-Fitr") ends the month-long Ramadan fast and is marked by communal prayers, new clothes, sweet vermicelli (sevaiyaan) and visits to family. Eid al-Adha, sometimes "Bakra Eid" in India, falls about two months later and commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Both festivals begin with the sighting of the new moon.

In a sentence

The whole neighbourhood gathered for sevaiyaan on Eid morning.

Common spelling variants

  • Id
  • Eed

Eid is the English spelling used in MG Mini #1078.

As seen in crosswords

Eid is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Either of two major Muslim festivals — Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan, or Eid al-Adha at Hajj” (3)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1078

Category: Festival Origin: Arabic Script: Urdu

Related words

  • Diwali — Hindu festival of lights celebrated across India and the South Asian diaspora.
  • Raksha Bandhan — Hindu festival where sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists.
  • Holi — Hindu spring festival of colours marking the triumph of good over evil.
  • Dussehra — Hindu festival marking Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana.
  • Navratri — Nine-night Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga in her nine forms.
  • Onam — Ten-day harvest festival of Kerala welcoming the mythical king Mahabali.

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