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Definition: "Festival," one of the two Islamic holidays

Pronunciation: eed • (noun)

Also Known As: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha

Example: During the last few days of Ramadan, children begin to anticipate the celebration of Eid.

Alternate Spellings: Id, 'Id, 'Eid

Related Resources:

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Hajj and Eid al-Adha

Islamic Greeting Cards

 

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