Eid
/iːd/noun
उच्चारण ईड
ईद
Basic word
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either of two Muslim festivals: Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fast of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha (also called Bakrid), which is celebrated during the Hajj
ईद
- The family went to the mosque for Eid prayers.
- Radhika's friend Ayesha invited her home for sevaiyan on Eid.
- Eid Mubarak!
+ 3 more examples
- Everyone wears new clothes on Eid.
- The market was crowded with shoppers before Eid.
- Neighbours of all faiths shared sweets on Eid.
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Eid (uncountable proper noun)
It names the festival itself and has a capital E. It is used without an article in greetings and most references.
यह त्योहार का नाम है और इसका E capital होता है। शुभकामनाओं और अधिकतर संदर्भों में इसके साथ article नहीं लगता।
- Eid is celebrated with prayers and sweets.
- Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
at / on / during Eid
Use 'at' or 'during' for the festival period and 'on' for the day itself.
त्योहार की अवधि के लिए 'at' या 'during' और विशेष दिन के लिए 'on' आता है।
- Children get gifts at Eid.
- On Eid the whole street smells of sewaiyan.
Eid al-Fitr / Eid al-Adha
The two festivals have different names: the first ends Ramadan fasting; the second remembers the sacrifice of Ibrahim.
दोनों त्योहारों के नाम अलग हैं: पहला रमज़ान के रोज़ों का अंत करता है; दूसरा इब्राहीम की कुर्बानी की याद दिलाता है।
- Eid al-Fitr comes after a month of fasting.
Eid + noun
Common compounds include Eid prayer, Eid holiday and Eid greetings.
आम compound में Eid prayer, Eid holiday और Eid greetings आते हैं।
- The school declared an Eid holiday on Friday.
Eid and the Hijri calendar
Eid dates move earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar because the Islamic year follows the moon.
ग्रेगोरियन कैलेंडर में ईद की तारीख़ हर वर्ष पहले खिसकती है क्योंकि इस्लामी वर्ष चंद्रमा पर चलता है।
- Eid fell in April this year and will come earlier next year.
+Collocations 5
verb + Eid
celebrateobservegreetwait formark
- Families celebrate Eid by wearing new clothes and visiting relatives.
Eid + noun
prayerfeastgiftholidaymubarakparty
- Eid prayers were held in the large ground.
adjective + Eid
happyjoyfulfestiveearlylate
- We wish you a happy Eid.
Eid + food
sewaiyanbiryanikheersheer khurmadates
- Sewaiyan and sheer khurma are made for Eid.
Eid + greeting
Eid MubarakHappy EidEid greetingsEid wishes
- He sent Eid wishes to all his classmates.
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- Radhika's neighbour invited her family for lunch on Eid.
राधिका के पड़ोसी ने ईद पर उसके परिवार को दोपहर के भोजन पर बुलाया।
- Markets stay crowded until midnight just before Eid.
ईद से ठीक पहले बाज़ार आधी रात तक भीड़ से भरे रहते हैं।
- Eid al-Fitr is declared after the new moon is sighted.
नया चाँद दिखने के बाद ईद-उल-फ़ित्र की घोषणा होती है।
- The postman delivered Eid cards to every house in the lane.
डाकिये ने गली के हर घर में ईद के कार्ड पहुँचाए।
- After the Eid prayer, people embrace each other and exchange good wishes.
ईद की नमाज़ के बाद लोग एक-दूसरे को गले लगाते हैं और शुभकामनाएँ देते हैं।
- Schools in the city remain closed on Eid.
शहर के स्कूल ईद पर बंद रहते हैं।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ We celebrated eid with our friends.
✓ We celebrated Eid with our friends.
Eid is a proper noun and must begin with a capital letter.
Eid proper noun है और इसे capital letter से शुरू करना चाहिए।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: The usual greeting is Eid Mubarak, which means 'blessed Eid'.
Usage में इस अवसर की सामान्य शुभकामना Eid Mubarak है, जिसका अर्थ है 'मुबारक (धन्य) ईद'।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The date of Eid changes every year because the Islamic calendar follows the moon.
ईद की तारीख हर साल बदलती है क्योंकि इस्लामी कैलेंडर चंद्रमा पर आधारित है।