The money children receive on Eid al-Fitr is commonly called Eidi.
Eidi is a traditional holiday gift, usually cash, given by older relatives or family friends to children and sometimes to other family members. The custom appears across many Muslim communities, though the amount, recipient, and style of giving differ by region, family, and economic circumstances.
The longer Arabic-derived term Eidiyah is also widely used, and Eidi is a common shortened or regional form. Gifts may be handed over in new banknotes, envelopes, cards, or increasingly through digital transfers. In some cultures, older children and adults receive gifts such as clothing, jewelry, or other presents instead of cash.
Eidi is a social custom, not an obligatory Islamic payment. That distinction matters: Zakat al-Fitr is a required charity associated with the end of Ramadan, while sadaqah is voluntary charitable giving. Eidi is also not Fitr, which refers to breaking the fast and appears in the name Zakat al-Fitr.