Among the many customs associated with Eid, the practice of giving and receiving "Eidi" stands out as a beloved tradition that adds an extra layer of joy and excitement to the festival.

F rom the time we were little, Eid meant one thing above all else: eidi. It was the shimmering highlight of the year — those crisp, new notes handed to us by smiling elders, ...

The festive day is marked by giving Eidi to younger cousins and hosting a lavish family lunch prepared by his mother. Nowadays, throughout the year we shop for something or the other but still ...

I am now only an Eidi-giver. Those who used to give Eidi to me have left for their heavenly abode. On the Eid day, after namaz friends and neighbours came visiting and they were treated to ...

Nevertheless, I will make for it. From once getting Eidi to now giving it, this has been a fulfilling journey for me. Eid has always been a festival of cherished moments. As kids, we were 11 ...

‘Giving and receiving Eidi makes the festival more special’ Talking about how she celebrates the festival, Sumbul shares, “We start the day with prayers, seek blessings, and then enjoy a big ...