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Eid (عيد): A Return to Joy The word Eid is derived from the Arabic triliteral root ʿAyn–Yāʾ–Dāl (ع–ي–د), which conveys the idea of returning or repeating. In Arabic, ʿĀda (عاد) means “to return.” So Eid is not just any celebration—it is a recurring time of joy, a return to happiness, reflection, and gratitude. In Islamic tradition, there are two main Eids: Eid al-Fitr: The festival marking the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Adha: The festival commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abrah