اختر مبارک
Akhtar Mubarak
اختر مبارک (Akhtar Mubarak) is the Pashto way to say "eid mubarak".
This phrase is used as a greeting to wish someone a happy Eid holiday. It translates literally to "Blessed feast."
Meaning: eid mubarak (phrase)
How do you pronounce it?
Akhtar Mubarak
Did you know?
- The specific form اختر مبارک uses 'Akhtar', which can also mean 'luck' or 'star', turning the holiday greeting into a wish for 'lucky/starry blessings'.
- If you are in a very traditional Pashtun household, the greeting might be followed by a physical gesture of respect, such as placing a hand on the heart, to show sincerity.
- In Pashto poetry, the word 'Eid' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a sudden arrival of a beloved or a joyous event that is not a religious holiday.
Examples in context
- اختر مبارک!akhtar mubarak!Eid Mubarak!
- ټولو ملګرو ته اختر مبارک.tolo malgaro ta akhtar mubarak.Eid Mubarak to all friends.
Example conversation
Two neighbors meet in the street during the holiday.
- مریم Maryamخان صاحب، اختر مبارک!Khan sahib, akhtar mubarak!Mr. Khan, Eid Mubarak!
- خان Khanتاسو ته هم اختر مبارک، مریم.taso ta ham akhtar mubarak, Maryam.Eid Mubarak to you too, Maryam.
- مریم Maryamڅه حال دی؟tse haal de?How are you?
- خان Khanښه يم، مننه.kha yam, manana.I am well, thank you.
