عيد مبارك
ʿīd mbārakeveryday, greeting
The simple way to wish someone a happy Eid in Lebanese is عيد مبارك (ʿīd mbārak). People also say كل عام وإنتو بخير (kell ʿām w intu b-khēr), "may you be well every year". It is also called كل سنة وإنتو طيبين (kell sine w intu ṭayyibīn).
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Lebanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| عيد مبارك | ʿīd mbārak | everyday, greeting |
| كل سنة وإنتو طيبين | kell sine w intu ṭayyibīn | casual |
| كل عام وإنتو بخير | kell ʿām w intu b-khēr | common |
It is said at Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and often with a handshake, a hug or kisses on the cheek.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The reply is usually the same wish returned, such as وإنتو بخير (w intu b-khēr). The casual كل سنة وإنتو طيبين is heard in everyday speech.
When do people say it?
Lebanon marks both Muslim and Christian holidays as public holidays, and neighbors from different communities greet each other at each.
Did you know?
- The word عيد (ʿīd) comes from a root related to returning, because the feast comes back each year.
Examples in context
- عيد مبارك عليكمʿīd mbārak ʿalēkonHappy Eid to you all.
- كل عام وإنتو بخير يا جيرانkell ʿām w intu b-khēr yā jīrānHappy Eid, neighbors.
- وإنتو بخيرw intu b-khērAnd you as well.
Example conversation
On the morning of Eid, Omar meets his neighbor Madame Nada on the stairs in Beirut.
- Omarعيد مبارك مدام ندىʿīd mbārak madām NadaHappy Eid, Madame Nada.
- Nadaوإنتو بخير يا عمر، كل عام وإنتو بخيرw intu b-khēr yā ʿOmar, kell ʿām w intu b-khērAnd you as well, Omar, happy Eid.
- Omarماما بتسلم عليكيmama bi-tsallem ʿalēkiMom sends you her greetings.
