What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman from north involved in Muslim festival (4)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses charade, container. N (synonym of "north") + EID (synonym of "Muslim festival") [container: "involved in"]; definition: "Woman" The answer is ENID.

Woman from north involved in Muslim festival (4)

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