Eidi is the Persian name for the Nowruz gift traditionally given to children.
Eidi, also spelled عیدی in Persian, is a gift presented during the holiday season, often as money or a small present. Elders commonly give it to children and younger relatives, making it one of the most familiar family customs associated with Nowruz in Iran and Persian-speaking communities.
The practice fits the festival’s broader emphasis on renewal, generosity, visits, and strengthening family ties. The amount and form of eidi vary according to household, age, means, and local custom.
Eidi should not be confused with the Haft-sin table or with foods such as samanū. It is a gift tradition rather than one of the symbolic items displayed for the new year. Similar gift customs exist in many cultures, but the Persian term is specifically eidi.