Selamat Idulfitri
Happy Eid in Indonesian is Selamat Idulfitri.
Selamat Idulfitri is the standard, polite way to wish someone a happy Eid in Indonesia.
What does it mean word for word?
Selamat means happy / safe / blessed, though it is the standard way to say 'happy' in greetings. Idulfitri is the Indonesian transliteration of the Arabic term for the festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Which one should you use?
Selamat Idulfitri is the standard greeting. You can use Selamat Hari Raya Idulfitri to express 'Happy Eid al-Fitr Day', which is a more formal and complete way to express the greeting. Selamat Lebaran means Happy Eid.
When do people say it?
It is very common to follow Selamat Idulfitri with the phrase Mohon maaf lahir dan batin to ask for forgiveness for any wrongs committed during the year, which means 'Please forgive me for any wrongdoings, both physically and mentally'.
Did you know?
- In Indonesia, the greeting Selamat Idulfitri is traditionally accompanied by 'Sungkeman', a gesture where a younger person kneels and bows to touch the hand of an elder.
- While Selamat Idulfitri is the religious term, many Indonesians use Lebaran to refer to the holiday, which comes from the Javanese word for 'to widen' or 'to expand'.
- In some regions of Indonesia, the greeting is part of 'Mudik', a massive annual migration where millions of people travel back to their ancestral villages to say Selamat Idulfitri in person.
Examples in context
- Selamat Idul Fitri, Bapak John! Semoga Anda dan keluarga mendapatkan kebahagiaan sejati di hari yang penuh berkat ini.Happy Eid, Mr. John! May you and your family find true happiness on this blessed day.
- Selamat Lebaran, temanku! Semoga hari raya ini membawa banyak kegembiraan dan berkah untukmu dan keluargamu.Happy Eid, my friend! May this festive day bring you and your family much joy and blessings.
- Selamat Idulfitri untuk kamu dan keluarga.Happy Eid to you and your family.
- Saya ingin mengucapkan Selamat Idulfitri.I want to wish you a happy Eid.
- Selamat Idulfitri, semoga hari ini menyenangkan.Happy Eid, I hope today is pleasant.
Example conversation
Adi and Maya meet at a community event after the holiday.
- AdiHalo Maya, Selamat Idulfitri!Hello Maya, happy Eid!
- MayaSelamat Idulfitri juga, Adi.Happy Eid to you too, Adi.
- AdiApakah kamu merayakannya dengan meriah?Did you celebrate it grandly?
- MayaYa, sangat menyenangkan bersama keluarga.Yes, it was very pleasant with the family.
