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-
- children by the other elders of the family;
- wives by their husbands;
- elder sister by their brothers; or
- mothers/mothers in law by their sons.
- friends by their friends
- sisters to all family members
- Gift from Aysha to Anand
See also
References
- ^ Iqbal, Amjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidia rises". Dawn.
- ^ "Manners: Eidia etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.
- ^ Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidia: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.