Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Eid

ईद
said EED
also written: Id
Meaning

An Islamic festival of joy and thanksgiving, especially Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Literally: a recurring festival

Usage & notes

Iqbal uses Eid both for the communal festival and as a figure for the soul's day of joyful reunion. The recurring feast becomes an image of long-awaited fulfillment.