noun

Eid

eed

Eid (noun) means any of several major Islamic religious festivals, especially Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha. Example: “Families gather for a big meal to celebrate Eid.”

noun

Any of several major Islamic religious festivals, especially Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha.

"Families gather for a big meal to celebrate Eid."

"She wished her Muslim colleagues a happy Eid."

How to use Eid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA major Muslim holiday, celebrated with prayers, feasting, and gifts.

Common pairings

Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Adha celebrate Eid

Word forms

Eids plural, eids plural

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Etymology

From Arabic eid ("feast, festival"), passed into English partly via Persian.

Origin: Arabic

Rhymes for Eid

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Eid” mean?

The word “Eid” means any of several major Islamic religious festivals, especially Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha. In plain terms, a major Muslim holiday, celebrated with prayers, feasting, and gifts.

How do you pronounce “Eid”?

“Eid” is pronounced eed (/iːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Eid” in a sentence?

Here is “Eid” used in a sentence: “Families gather for a big meal to celebrate Eid.”

What part of speech is “Eid”?

“Eid” is a noun.

Where does the word “Eid” come from?

The word “Eid” comes from Arabic. From Arabic eid ("feast, festival"), passed into English partly via Persian.

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