عید الاضحیٰ مبارک
Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak
In Urdu, the phrase for bakrid wishes is عید الاضحیٰ مبارک (Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak).
The phrase عید الاضحیٰ مبارک is a standard greeting used to wish someone a happy Bakrid, which is also known as Eid-ul-Adha. A similar phrase, Eid Mubarak, translates to "Blessed Eid" and is appropriate for formal settings. Another way to express well-wishes is Eid ki khushiyan tumhare liye, which means "Eid's happiness for you".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase عید الاضحیٰ مبارک literally means "Blessed Eid-ul-Adha", where مبارک (Mubarak) means blessed or auspicious.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Pakistan, Bakrid wishes may include the phrase Khush raho, which means "Stay blessed".
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak.
Did you know?
- In Pakistan, Bakrid wishes are often accompanied by the custom of Eidi, where elders give money or gifts to children as a blessing.
- The word عید is related to the Arabic root meaning 'to return' or 'to repeat', signifying that this is a recurring festival. This emphasizes the cyclical and rhythmic nature of the Islamic calendar.
- If you are greeting an elder in a formal Urdu setting, you might add the word صاحب (Sahib) after their name alongside the greeting. This adds a layer of respect that is culturally expected in South Asian etiquette.
Examples in context
- تمام مسلمانوں کو عید الاضحیٰ مبارک۔Tamam Musalmano ko Eid-ul-Adha mubarak.Happy Bakrid to all Muslims.
- احمد، آپ کو عید الاضحیٰ مبارک ہو۔Ahmed, aap ko Eid-ul-Adha mubarak ho.Ahmed, have a happy Bakrid.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Fatima greet each other on the morning of the festival.
- احمد Ahmedفاطمہ، آپ کو عید الاضحیٰ مبارک۔Fatima, aap ko Eid-ul-Adha mubarak.Fatima, happy Bakrid to you.
- فاطمہ Fatimaشکریہ، احمد! آپ کو بھی عید مبارک۔Shukriya, Ahmed! Aap ko bhi Eid mubarak.Thank you, Ahmed! Happy Eid to you too.
- احمد Ahmedآپ کی عید کیسی گزر رہی ہے؟Aap ki Eid kaisi guzar rahi hai?How is your Eid going?
- فاطمہ Fatimaبہت اچھی، سب خیریت سے ہیں۔Bohat achi, sab khairiyat se hain.Very good, everyone is doing well.
