noun
Eid
eed
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.