Every Eid the same question comes up: how much eidi should I give? There is no fixed rule. The right amount depends on your budget, your family's traditions and how close you are to the person. This guide gives you a simple way to decide.
What is eidi?
Eidi is money given as a gift on Eid, usually by elders to children and younger relatives. In many families it is also exchanged between siblings, cousins and close friends. It is traditionally given in a lifafa (envelope), which makes the moment feel more like a gift.
Start with your total budget
Decide how much you want to spend in total first, then divide it. Make a quick list of everyone you plan to give eidi to, so nobody is forgotten on Eid morning.
Group people, then set an amount per group
Instead of choosing an amount for every single person, put people into a few groups and give everyone in a group the same amount. For example:
- Young children in the family
- Older children and teenagers
- Nieces, nephews and grandchildren you are especially close to
- Household staff, if your family gives them eidi
Giving the same amount within a group keeps things fair, especially between siblings and cousins who will compare.
Use fresh notes
Crisp new notes make eidi feel special. Fresh notes are often available from banks in the days before Eid, so plan ahead because they run out quickly.
Put it in a named envelope
A name-printed envelope turns a few notes into a keepsake. Children love seeing their own name on their eidi, and a family name such as "Eid Mubarak from the Khan family" makes it clear who it is from. Our standard 7 x 3 inch envelopes fit Pakistani notes up to Rs 5,000 without folding.
Browse our Eid envelopes. Name printing is included in the price, and you can order a different name on each envelope for Rs 300 extra per order.
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