Eid

[ eed ]

/ id /

either of two Islamic festivals, Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.

Origin of Eid

Before 1700; < Arabic ʿīd “festival, feast” from Aramaic ʿed “day of assembly, feast day, festival”

In fact, one the most sacred holiday for Muslims is the sacrifice of Abraham, known as Eid al-Adha.
Why Muslims Love Jesus Too|Dean Obeidallah|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“To my knowledge, there was no formal consultation done with the tribes on this policy,” says Eid.
Tribes to U.S. Government: Take Your Weed and Shove It|Abby Haglage|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eid, who teaches Indian law at two law schools and works as an attorney himself, had no idea that it was coming.
Tribes to U.S. Government: Take Your Weed and Shove It|Abby Haglage|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Fazlullah said, ‘Oh this Eid, two-legged animals will be sacrificed,’” Malala writes.
Who Is Fazlullah? The Pakistani Mullah Who Targeted Malala|Michael Daly|November 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST

FM Mullah announced a change in the usual sacrifice of goats and sheep on the Eid holiday.
Who Is Fazlullah? The Pakistani Mullah Who Targeted Malala|Michael Daly|November 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Eid Mehemmed had brought a coffin with him in order to take the remains to Khiva.
rminius Vambry, his life and adventures|rminius Vambry
In commemoration of the sad event, Eid Mehemmed had bread baked here also, which he shared amongst us.
Travels in Central Asia|Arminius Vmbry
King Olaf was at that time at Eid, in the upper end of Raumarike.
Heimskringla|Snorri Sturlason
He had killed the son of Eid of Ass, the son of Skeggi, and been outlawed for it.
Grettir The Strong|Unknown
Eid was then very old when this happened, so the case was not followed up.
Laxdla Saga|Anonymous