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Eid U.S. postage stamp, September 1, 2001 Eid Mubarak ( , Persian / Urdu : عید مُبارک ) is a traditional Muslim greeting reserved for use on the festivals of Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr .1The phrase translates into English as "blessed festival", and can be paraphrased as "may you enjoy a blessed festival".2Muslims wish each other Eid Mubarak after performing the Eid prayer. This celebration continues until the end of the day for Eid ul-Fitr (or al-Fitr) and continues a further three days for Eid ul-Adha (or Al-Adha).3However, in the social sense people usually celebrate Eid ul-Fitr in the same length as Eid ul-Adha, such as family visits, and exchange greetings, such as "Eid Mubarak". It is notable that saying these exact words is a cultural tradition influenced by deep roots of religion in it; however, it is not part of any religious obligations. Speakers of Arabic might also add "kul 'am wantum bikhair." Which means "[May] you be well every year" Eid refers to the occasion itself, and Mubarak means 'Blessed'. Throughout the Muslim world there are numerous other ways of greeting for Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr . The Companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to say to each other when they met on Eid ul-Fitr: Taqabbalallâhu minnâ wa minkum Which means "[May] God accepts from us and from you" which means "may God accept from us and you [our fasts and deeds]". An exception to this use in the Muslim world is Turkey where 'Eid Mubarak' is not common at all. The Turkish Bayramin Mubarek olsun , meaning may your holiday be blessed is common. Whereas in Pashtun areas of Afghanistan and Pashtunkhwa , the Pashto Akhtar de nekmregha sha , meaning "may your festival be blessed" is common.4
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Eid Mubarak or Blessed Eid ( , , Persian / Urdu : عید مُبارک , , , ) is a traditional Muslim greeting reserved for use on the festivals of Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr . Eid means "Celebration" and refers to the occasion itself, and Mubarak means "blessed"; for example: "Eid Mubarak, sister!" Muslims wish each other "Eid Mubarak" after performing the Eid prayer. The celebration continues until the end of the day for Eid ul-Fitr (or al-Fitr) and continues a further three days for Eid ul-Adha (or Al-Adha). However, in the social sense people usually celebrate Eid ul-Fitr after Ramadan and Eid-ul-Adha in the month of Dhul Haj (12th and Final Islamic month), visiting family and exchanging greetings such as "Eid Mubarak".This exchange of greetings is a cultural tradition and not part of any religious obligation.
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Eid Mubarak calligraphy Eid Mubarak or ( ) is an Arabic term that means “Blessed Feast/festival”.The term is used by Arab Muslims , as well as Muslims all over the world.Internationally Muslims use it as a greeting for use on the festivals of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr .Eid means "Celebration", and Mubarak (derived from the Semitic root B-R-K ) means "Blessed".In the social sense, people usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan and Eid-al-Adha in the month of Dhul Hijjah (the 12th and final Islamic month).How to say it in Arabic and reply" . 13 September 2016.
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Muslim annual festival greeting Eid Mubarak ( ʿīd mubārak ) is an Arabic term that means “Blessed feast/festival'”.The term is used by Muslims all over the world.Internationally Muslims use it as a greeting on the feast. In the social sense, people usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan and Eid al-Adha in the month of Dhul Hijjah (the 12th and final Islamic month). Some state that this exchange of greetings is a cultural tradition and not part of any religious obligation. How to say it in Arabic and reply" . 13 September 2016.
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Muslim annual festival greeting (Eid) For the 1975 Pakistani film, see Eid Mubarak (film) .Eid Mubarak ( Arabic : عِيد مُبَارَك , romanized : ʿīd mubārak ) is an Arabic phrase that means "blessed feast or festival".The term is used by Muslims all over the world as a greeting to celebrate Eid al-Fitr (which marks the end of Ramadan ) and Eid al-Adha (which is in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah ). This exchange of greetings is a cultural tradition and not part of any religious obligation. "How to say 'Happy Eid' in Arabic as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha 2023" . inews.co.uk . How to say it in Arabic and reply" . 13 September 2016.
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traditional muslim greeting reserved for use on the festivals of eid ul-adha and eid ul-fitr
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arabic phrase that means "blessed feast or festival"
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