عيد مبارك
The English phrase "happy eid mubarak" is translated into Arabic as عيد مبارك.
You can add a personal touch to an informal greeting by saying Eid Mubarak ya [Name].
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase عيد مبارك literally means blessed feast or blessed festival.
When do people say it?
A common traditional response to Eid Mubarak is علينا وعليكم, which means "upon us and upon you".
Did you know?
- The word مبارك has a linguistic cousin in Hebrew, the word מְבֹרָךְ (mevorakh), both stemming from the same ancient Semitic root for 'blessing'.
- In many Muslim cultures, the greeting is often accompanied by the custom of giving 'Eidiya', which are gifts or money given to children during the celebration.
- In some dialects, the greeting is extended to كل عام وأنتم بخير, which translates to 'may you be well every year'.
Examples in context
- أهلاً، عيد مبارك!ahlan, ʿīd mubārak!Hello, happy eid mubarak!
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the morning of Eid.
- ليلى Laylaصباح الخير يا عمر، عيد مبارك!Sabah al-khayr ya Omar, Eid Mubarak!Good morning Omar, Happy Eid!
- عمر Omarصباح النور يا ليلى، عيد مبارك عليكِ!Sabah an-nur ya Layla, Eid Mubarak alayki!Good morning Layla, Happy Eid to you!
- ليلى Laylaشكرًا جزيلًا، كيف حال عائلتك؟Shukran jazilan, kayfa hal 'a'ilatik?Thank you very much, how is your family?
- عمر Omarجميعهم بخير، شكرًا لسؤالك.Jami'uhum bikhayr, shukran li-su'alik.They are all well, thank you for asking.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عيد, مبارك, CC BY-SA 4.0.
