Word Meaning
ईद
'Eid
Meaning
Islamic festival; a day of celebration, joy, or embracing the beloved.
Detailed Meaning
Literally referring to the Islamic festive holidays, Eid in classical Urdu poetry is often used as a metaphor for the long-awaited joy of seeing or embracing the beloved. In this couplet, it highlights the beloved's persistent coldness and avoidance, noting that even on multiple occasions of Eid when customary embracing occurs, the beloved refused to embrace the poet. Thus, it contrasts a universal occasion of reconciliation and union with personal rejection.
Etymology
Arabic root ع-و-د (ʿ-w-d) meaning 'to return', signifying a joy that recurs periodically.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, Eid frequently symbolizes the rare and ecstatic occasion of meeting or catching sight of the beloved's moon-like face.
Examples
Seeing your face is like Eid to me.
Without the beloved, Eid brings only sorrow.