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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The orders came during Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive Muslim holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
The incident took place during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
—Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Tensions also grew between Iraq's Sunni institutions over conflicting announcements, with dozens of Iraqis performing Eid prayers on Sunday, outside mosques and without clergy, according to media reports.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly called for the destruction of Israel during Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul on Sunday.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
While Eid was celebrated on Sunday in some parts of the world, India will celebrate the festival on Monday, the film’s second day at the box office.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The campaign has drawn fire from rights groups, the Taliban government, and the U.N.
Arrests and deportations were due to begin April 1 but were pushed back to April 10 because of the Eid al-Fitr holidays marking the end of Ramadan, according to government documents seen by The Associated Press.
—Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The two plan to return to Qazi Ahmed after Eid, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, which begins in Pakistan today.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
The end of Ramadan Eid celebration also looks different depending on the facility.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
The incident took place during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
—Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Tensions also grew between Iraq's Sunni institutions over conflicting announcements, with dozens of Iraqis performing Eid prayers on Sunday, outside mosques and without clergy, according to media reports.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly called for the destruction of Israel during Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul on Sunday.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
While Eid was celebrated on Sunday in some parts of the world, India will celebrate the festival on Monday, the film’s second day at the box office.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The campaign has drawn fire from rights groups, the Taliban government, and the U.N.
Arrests and deportations were due to begin April 1 but were pushed back to April 10 because of the Eid al-Fitr holidays marking the end of Ramadan, according to government documents seen by The Associated Press.
—Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The two plan to return to Qazi Ahmed after Eid, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, which begins in Pakistan today.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
The end of Ramadan Eid celebration also looks different depending on the facility.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Eid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eid. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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