noun
Eid
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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.”
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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
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Etymology
From Arabic eid ("feast, festival"), passed into English partly via Persian.
Rhymes for Eid
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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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