اختر مبارک
akhtar mubarak
Happy Eid in Pashto is said as اختر مبارک (akhtar mubarak).
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a joyful celebration of the Eid holiday.
How do you pronounce it?
akhtar mubarak
Did you know?
- In Pashto, the word اختر (akhtar) carries the poetic meaning of a 'star' or 'fortune', linking the holiday greeting to the idea of a bright destiny.
- Beyond just words, it is customary to place a hand over your heart when saying اختر مبارک to demonstrate that your greeting is sincere.
- While اختر مبارک is for the holiday, Pashto uses the word مبارک to congratulate someone on any major life achievement, such as a graduation or a new job.
Examples in context
- تاسو ته اختر مبارک.Taso ta Akhtar mubarak.Happy Eid to you.
- ټولو ته اختر مبارک.Tolo ta Akhtar mubarak.Happy Eid to everyone.
- مننه، تاسو ته هم اختر مبارک.Manana, taso ta ham Akhtar mubarak.Thank you, happy Eid to you too.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the morning of Eid.
- مریم Maryamزلمای، اختر مبارک!Zalmai, Eid Mubarak!Zalmai, Happy Eid!
- زلمای Zalmayمننه، مریم! تاسو ته هم اختر مبارک.Manana, Maryam! Taso ta ham Eid Mubarak.Thank you, Maryam! Happy Eid to you too.
- مریم Maryamتاسو څنګه جشن لمانځئ؟Taso sanga jashan lmanzay?How are you celebrating?
- زلمای Zalmayزه له خپلې کورنۍ سره یم.Za la khpala koranai sara yam.I am with my family.
