عید مبارک
Eid mubarakgreeting
In Pakistan, Eid greetings are given as عید مبارک (Eid mubarak). Politely you can say آپ کو عید مبارک ہو (aap ko Eid mubarak ho).
Meaning: greeting for the Eid festivals (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Pakistan | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| عید مبارک | Eid mubarak | greeting |
| آپ کو عید مبارک ہو | aap ko Eid mubarak ho | polite |
People say it after the Eid prayer, when they hug each other and when they meet relatives. The answer is usually the same, آپ کو بھی عید مبارک (aap ko bhi Eid mubarak), "and to you too".
Which one should you use?
For Eid ul Fitr people also say میٹھی عید مبارک (meethi Eid mubarak), "sweet Eid", and for Eid ul Adha بقر عید مبارک (baqra Eid mubarak).
When do people say it?
Children receive عیدی (eidi), a gift of money, and the night before Eid is the lively چاند رات (chaand raat).
Did you know?
- In Pakistan, چاند رات (chaand raat) is the night when the new moon is sighted, and markets stay open late for henna and bangles.
Examples in context
- آپ کو عید مبارک ہو۔aap ko Eid mubarak ho.Eid mubarak to you.
- آپ کو بھی عید مبارک۔aap ko bhi Eid mubarak.And to you too.
- عید مبارک، میری عیدی کہاں ہے؟Eid mubarak, meri eidi kahan hai?Eid mubarak, where is my eidi?
Example conversation
After the Eid prayer, Usman greets his uncle outside the mosque in Lahore.
- Usmanچچا جان، عید مبارک!chacha jaan, Eid mubarak!Uncle, Eid mubarak!
- Chachaآپ کو بھی عید مبارک، بیٹا۔aap ko bhi Eid mubarak, beta.And to you too, son.
- Usmanآج شام ہمارے گھر آئیے گا۔aaj shaam hamare ghar aaiyega.Please come to our house this evening.
