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
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Amir Eid again manages to hold a mirror to the times, in 2015 reflecting the era’s political uncertainty.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
In an audio message sent in Arabic to ABC News, Dr. Eid Sabah, the director of the nursing department at Kamal Adwan Hospital, said the maternity ward is overflowing with children who were transferred from the ICU to accommodate the growing number of patients.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Aqsa’s short, American Eid, is now streaming on Disney+, and her SXSW short, Awayy, is being produced into a feature.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In one room, children are learning about the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr.
—Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Formed in 2003 by childhood friends Amir Eid (vocals), Sherif Hawary (guitar), Tamer Hashem (drums), Sherif Mostafa (keyboard), and Adam El-Alfy (bass), the band started in Cairo’s leafy suburban district of Maadi.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
Yusuf also directed The Eid Gift for Rifelion’s Ramadan America anthology that bowed at SXSW.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
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
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
In an audio message sent in Arabic to ABC News, Dr. Eid Sabah, the director of the nursing department at Kamal Adwan Hospital, said the maternity ward is overflowing with children who were transferred from the ICU to accommodate the growing number of patients.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Aqsa’s short, American Eid, is now streaming on Disney+, and her SXSW short, Awayy, is being produced into a feature.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In one room, children are learning about the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr.
—Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Formed in 2003 by childhood friends Amir Eid (vocals), Sherif Hawary (guitar), Tamer Hashem (drums), Sherif Mostafa (keyboard), and Adam El-Alfy (bass), the band started in Cairo’s leafy suburban district of Maadi.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
Yusuf also directed The Eid Gift for Rifelion’s Ramadan America anthology that bowed at SXSW.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
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
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