How to Say “Happy Ramadan” in Indonesian

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Selamat Hari Raya Idulfitri
Selamat Hari Raya Idulfitri is the Indonesian way to say happy Ramadan.
This phrase is used as an expression during Ramadan.
Meaning: An expression used during Ramadan (phrase)

Did you know?

  • The word selamat is used for 'happy' in this greeting, but its root meaning is more closely related to 'safety', 'security', or 'blessedness' rather than 'joy'.
  • The phrase 'Selamat Hari Raya Idulfitri' is often accompanied by the gesture of 'Salaman', where younger people grasp and kiss the hands of elders to show respect during the holiday.
  • The word raya means 'great' or 'celebration' and is also used in the name of the main highway in Jakarta, Jalan Raya, meaning 'great road'.

Examples in context

  • Selamat menjalankan ibadah puasa.
    May you have a blessed fasting month
  • Selamat berpuasa.
    Happy fasting
  • Semoga puasamu lancar.
    May your fasting go smoothly

Example conversation

Putri and Budi meet during the holiday celebration.

  1. Putri

    Halo Budi, Selamat Hari Raya Idulfitri!
    Hello Budi, Happy Eid al-Fitr!
  2. Budi

    Selamat Hari Raya Idulfitri juga, Putri!
    Happy Eid al-Fitr to you too, Putri!
  3. Putri

    Mohon maaf lahir dan batin, ya.
    Please forgive me for any wrongs.
  4. Budi

    Iya, saya juga minta maaf.
    Yes, I also ask for forgiveness.

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