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
The film released earlier this year during the Eid holiday frame and underperformed at the box office.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Executive producers include Wolf, Mike Weiss, Alex Chapple, Amanda Slater, Rick Eid and Peter Jankowski.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
Annual festivities, like Easter, Eid and New Year’s, are also marked by special experiences, from beach barbecues and fireworks to themed dinners and live performances.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Salwa Eid Nasr of Bahrain, who ran in the first heat, had the fastest time of the day (49.08).
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Bedouin drama Eid by Yousef Abo Madegem won best film in the Israeli Feature Film Competition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Isabella Dunkley, Little Rock West High School of Innovation.
Salma Eid, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock.
Evelyn Ellis, Lisa West Academy High School, Little Rock.
Silas Ellis, eStem High School, Little Rock.
Alexandria Evans, White Hall High School.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 July 2024
The center regularly hosts health screenings, a special needs fair during the holiday of Eid al-Adha, and American Sign Language interpretation during Friday services.
—Allie Jacobs, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024
Protecting the cemetery at all costs Crowds of people clustered between rows of grave plaques at the Greater Sacramento Muslim Cemetery on June 16, the same day as Eid al-Adha, one of the most important Islamic holidays of the year.
—Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Executive producers include Wolf, Mike Weiss, Alex Chapple, Amanda Slater, Rick Eid and Peter Jankowski.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
Annual festivities, like Easter, Eid and New Year’s, are also marked by special experiences, from beach barbecues and fireworks to themed dinners and live performances.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Salwa Eid Nasr of Bahrain, who ran in the first heat, had the fastest time of the day (49.08).
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Bedouin drama Eid by Yousef Abo Madegem won best film in the Israeli Feature Film Competition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Isabella Dunkley, Little Rock West High School of Innovation.
Salma Eid, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock.
Evelyn Ellis, Lisa West Academy High School, Little Rock.
Silas Ellis, eStem High School, Little Rock.
Alexandria Evans, White Hall High School.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 July 2024
The center regularly hosts health screenings, a special needs fair during the holiday of Eid al-Adha, and American Sign Language interpretation during Friday services.
—Allie Jacobs, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024
Protecting the cemetery at all costs Crowds of people clustered between rows of grave plaques at the Greater Sacramento Muslim Cemetery on June 16, the same day as Eid al-Adha, one of the most important Islamic holidays of the year.
—Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
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