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Eidi (gift)

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Eidi or Eidia is a gift that is usually given to Youngers by elder relatives and family friends as part of the celebration of the two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Eidia is similar to receiving a gift for a birthday and the most common type of Eidia is giving money to Youngers.[1][2][3]

It should be given to-

1) children by the other elders of the family;

2) wives by their husbands;

3) elder sister by their brothers; or

4) mothers/mothers in law by their sons.

5) friends by their friends

6) sisters to all family members

7) Gift by Aysha to Anand

See also

References

  1. ^ Iqbal, Amjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidia rises". Dawn.
  2. ^ "Manners: Eidia etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.
  3. ^ Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidia: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.