Eidi (gift)

Eidi (pronounced [ˈiːdi], Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidiyah) also known as Salami (derived from the word "Salaam", Bangla: সালামী) is a gift that is given to children 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]

An Iranian Arab boy shortly after receiving eidi on Eid al-Fitr, Bandar Abbas, Iran

It is typically given to:

  • Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money.
  • Spouses often give 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.

See also

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