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'''Eidi''' ({{IPA-all|ˈiːdi|pron}}; {{lang-ar|عيدية|Eidi|}}), or '''Eidiyya''', and in some cultures '''Eidhi''', is a [[Middle East|Middle Eastern Arab]] tradition of gifting cash to children and families members by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the two [[Muslim holidays]]: [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Eid al-Adha]]. Money is most commonly given, but other gifts are also given.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1194767| title=Demand for new notes for Eidi rises| first=A mjad| last=Iqbal| date=July 16, 2015| website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.dawn.com/news/886428| title=Manners: Eidi etiquettes| date=September 19, 2009| website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Eidi-A-tradition-wrapped-in-emotions-nostalgia/articleshow/21718937.cms| title=Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia| first=Shailvee| last=Sharda| date=August 9, 2013| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
'''Eidi''' ({{IPA-all|ˈiːdi|pron}}; {{lang-ar|عيدية|Eidi|}}), or '''Eidiyya''', and in some cultures '''Eidhi''', is a [[Middle East|Middle Eastern Arab]] and [[Muslim]] tradition of gifting cash to children and families members by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the two [[Muslim holidays]]: [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Eid al-Adha]]. Money is most commonly given, but other gifts are also given.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1194767| title=Demand for new notes for Eidi rises| first=A mjad| last=Iqbal| date=July 16, 2015| website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.dawn.com/news/886428| title=Manners: Eidi etiquettes| date=September 19, 2009| website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Eidi-A-tradition-wrapped-in-emotions-nostalgia/articleshow/21718937.cms| title=Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia| first=Shailvee| last=Sharda| date=August 9, 2013| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
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Children line up from youngest to oldest in front of the oldest family member and receive their gift. The gift value increases with the age of the child, with the last child in the line receiving the highest value gift. |
Children line up from youngest to oldest in front of the oldest family member and receive their gift. The gift value increases with the age of the child, with the last child in the line receiving the highest value gift. |
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Eidi (pronounced [ˈiːdi]; Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidi), or Eidiyya, and in some cultures Eidhi, is a Middle Eastern Arab and Muslim tradition of gifting cash to children and families members by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the two Muslim holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Money is most commonly given, but other gifts are also given.[1][2][3]
Children line up from youngest to oldest in front of the oldest family member and receive their gift. The gift value increases with the age of the child, with the last child in the line receiving the highest value gift.
It is typically given to:
- Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money.
- Spouses often give jewelry, clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
- Parents may give their children clothes, shoes, toys, books, or electronic gadgets.
- Parents and in-laws may give adult children clothes or cosmetics.
- Friends usually give each other eidi cards.
- Siblings usually give each other eidi cards.
It is manadory to give eidi when you reach the age of 17
See also
- Gift economy
- Red envelope
- Green envelope, in Malay world
References
- ^ Iqbal, A mjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidi rises". Dawn.
- ^ "Manners: Eidi etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.
- ^ Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.
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