In the Arab world, no Eid is ever complete without the treasured eidiyya... an amount of money or gift handed out by family and relatives during Eid.
The money gifts are so popular they've become kind of an obsession for Arabs everywhere. Don't believe us? Here's proof:
1. People wish for eidiyyas way before Eid arrives
2. They even beg for them
3. Everyone has very specific Eidiyya expectations
4. Getting meagre Eidiyyas can lead to severe depression
5. We're actually serious
6. The only reason to greet a relative... yep, eidiyya
"- Basma, come out and say hi to auntie.
- No
- Get out here now, she's giving out eidiyya's.
- AUNTIEEEEEEE."
7. "When someone calls my name to give me a eidiyya"
8. All year round, Eidiyyas are actually a thing
"- Dad I want a Eidiyya because the one I had is all spent.
- Go get my wallet."
9. The only question everyone asks after Eid
"How much money did you make in Eidiyya's?
10. Eidiyya obsession is too real
"Is this the best Eidiyya or what?
*This image is from the internet, my real Eidiyya is in the following tweet."
11. Everyone, including parents, has eyes set on Eid money
"When you're given a Eidiyya in front of your mom and she tells you to give it to her so she can save it up for you."
12. "Are you one of those parents who steal their kid's Eidiyya?"
13. "If I see a child with a Eidiyya"
14. Not even the happiest marriage can survive without Eidiyyas
"When your husband wishes you a happy Eid without giving you a gift or Eidiyya."
15. They're also a legit way to get retweets and followers
"I pray to God that anyone who follows me or retweets gets a Eidiyya like this one."