idi

How to say it

Meaning

a major Islamic religious festival, especially Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.

Good to know

almost always heard in the fixed phrases Idi el-Fitri (end of the Ramadhan fast) and Idi el-Hija (feast of sacrifice); written with a capital I as a proper name.

Examples

• Kesho ni Idi, kwa hivyo shule zimefungwa.Tomorrow is Eid, so schools are closed.
• Je, mtasali Idi wapi mwaka huu?Where will you pray Eid this year?
• Hatukusherehekea Idi mwaka jana kwa sababu ya ugonjwa.We did not celebrate Eid last year because of illness.
• Watoto walipewa zawadi wakati wa Idi.The children were given gifts during Eid.