Ways to say it
| Algerian Arabic | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| عيد مبارك | eid mubarak | |
| صحة عيدك | saha eidek | to a man, Algerian |
| صحة عيدكم | saha eidkom | to a group |
Algerians also say صحة عيدك (saha eidek), literally 'health of your eid', a warm local alternative heard especially within the family.
What does it mean word for word?
عيد means 'feast' or 'holiday' and مبارك means 'blessed'. صحة means 'health', so صحة عيدك wishes health on someone's holiday.
Which one should you use?
عيد مبارك is used across the Arab world and fits any setting. صحة عيدك sounds more local and affectionate, closer to family and close friends.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Both are polite. عيد مبارك is slightly more neutral and works even with people you barely know.
Is it said differently in some regions?
صحة عيدك is common across Algeria and the wider Maghreb, while Gulf Arabic speakers more often say عيدكم مبارك.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending ك in عيدك becomes كم for a group: صحة عيدكم.
How do you pronounce it?
عيد is said with a short, clipped ei sound, and the ع at the start is a deep throat sound.
What mistakes should you avoid?
عيد مبارك is only for religious holidays such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, never for birthdays.
When do people say it?
On Eid, Algerians visit relatives, children receive small gifts of money, and sweets such as baklawa are shared with guests.
Did you know?
- صحة عيدك uses the same word صحة, 'health', that Algerians use to wish someone well after a haircut or a shower.
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two holidays greeted with عيد مبارك across nearly every Arabic-speaking country.
Examples in context
- عيد مبارك على جميع العائلة.eid mubarak 3la jami3 l3ayla.Happy Eid to the whole family.
- صحة عيدك، نتلاقاو عند جدي.saha eidek, ntlaqaw 3end jeddi.Happy Eid, see you at my grandfather's.
- عيد مبارك، كل عام وأنتم بخير.eid mubarak, kol 3am w antom bikhir.Happy Eid, may every year find you well.
Example conversation
Rachid wishes his grandmother Zohra a happy Eid on the morning of the holiday.
- Rachidعيد مبارك يا جدتي.eid mubarak ya jedati.Happy Eid, grandmother.
- Zohraصحة عيدك يا ولدي.saha eidek ya waldi.Happy Eid, my son.
- Rachidكل عام وأنتِ بخير.kol 3am w anti bikhir.May every year find you well.
- Zohraربي يبارك فيك.rabi ybarek fik.May God bless you.
