Eidi (gift)
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Eidi (pronounced /ˈiːdi/; Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidi), or Eidiyya, and in some cultures Eidhi, is a Middle Eastern(Persian and sometimes Arab and Muslim tradition of gifting cash to children and families members by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the Persian holidays and in Arab culture the two Muslim holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Money is most commonly given, but other gifts are also given.[1][2][3]
In Persian culture, when people go to the house of elderly in first day of Nurooz, mostly grandparents, they put money between Quran as they believe this book give the Money blessing or Barekat. So when people are going to leave their house for meeting other elderly relatives, they call children and give the money to them and kiss them. In Persian culture, children may take more money as Eidi from others such as Parents, uncles, aunties and etc. These people try to find new money before the new year coming. They may ask banks for a bundle of new money. Also they amount of cash is dependent on the family status and those relatives salary. There is not an definite amount and it can change by the years and even age of the child. When they are more grown up they may receive more Eidi.
In Arab culture Children line up from youngest to oldest in front of the oldest family member and receive their gift. The gift value increases with the age of the child, with the last child in the line receiving the highest value gift.
It is typically given to:
- Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money.
- Spouses often give jewelry, clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
- Parents may give their children clothes, shoes, toys, books, or electronic gadgets.
- Parents and in-laws may give adult children clothes or cosmetics.
- Friends usually give each other eidi cards.
- Siblings usually give each other eidi cards.
See also
[edit]- Gift economy
- Red envelope
- Green envelope, in Malay world
References
[edit]- ^ Iqbal, A mjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidi rises". Dawn.
- ^ "Manners: Eidi etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.
- ^ Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.
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