No. 2,036 in Arabic
العيد
"العيد" in Arabic means "festival" or "holiday."
In a sentence
قضينا العيد مع الأسرة في البيت.
We spent the Eid with the family at home.
Here, 'العيد' is used to refer specifically to an Islamic festive holiday such as Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
عيد ميلادها كان ممتعًا جدًا هذا العام.
Her birthday was very enjoyable this year.
In this context, 'عيد' is used as part of 'عيد ميلاد', which means 'birthday,' indicating a personal celebration.
الشعب يحتفل بعيد الاستقلال بحماس كبير.
The people celebrate Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Here, 'عيد' is used in 'عيد الاستقلال', meaning 'Independence Day,' showcasing its use in a national celebration context.
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