Swahili
leli
LEH-lee
How to say it
SwahilileliLEH-leesoon
EnglishEidsoon
FrenchAïdsoon
Meaning
variant of Idi: a major Islamic religious festival (Eid).
Good to know
see Ida
Examples
- Familia ilikutana kusherehekea leli.The family gathered to celebrate the Eid festival.
- Leli ya mwaka huu itakuwa lini?When will this year's Eid be?
- Watu walivaa nguo mpya kwa leli.People wore new clothes for the Eid celebration.
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