رمضان مبارک
Ramzan mubarakstandard
In Pakistan people greet the fasting month with رمضان مبارک (Ramzan mubarak). رمضان کریم (Ramzan kareem), "generous Ramadan", is also widely said. It is also called رمضان المبارک مبارک ہو (Ramzan-ul-Mubarak mubarak ho).
Meaning: greeting for the month of fasting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Pakistan | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| رمضان مبارک | Ramzan mubarak | standard |
| رمضان المبارک مبارک ہو | Ramzan-ul-Mubarak mubarak ho | formal |
| رمضان کریم | Ramzan kareem | common |
Pakistanis pronounce the month as "Ramzan", with a z sound. The wish is given at the start of the month and before the first fast.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The month is marked by special evening shows on television, and markets sell fruit, samosas and پکوڑے (pakore) for iftar.
When do people say it?
Families wake before dawn to eat سحری (sehri) and break the fast at sunset with افطار (iftar), often starting with dates and water.
Did you know?
- The call that wakes people for سحری (sehri) in many Pakistani neighborhoods used to come from drummers and mosque announcements.
Examples in context
- آپ سب کو رمضان مبارک!aap sab ko Ramzan mubarak!Happy Ramadan to you all!
- رمضان کریم، اللہ قبول فرمائے۔Ramzan kareem, Allah qabool farmaye.Ramadan Kareem, may God accept it.
- آج پہلا روزہ ہے۔aaj pehla roza hai.Today is the first fast.
Example conversation
On the eve of Ramadan, neighbors Sadia and Rabia meet at their gate in Islamabad.
- Sadiaرابعہ، رمضان مبارک!Rabia, Ramzan mubarak!Rabia, Ramadan mubarak!
- Rabiaآپ کو بھی، اللہ ہمیں روزے رکھنے کی توفیق دے۔aap ko bhi, Allah hamen roze rakhne ki tawfeeq de.And to you, may God give us the strength to fast.
- Sadiaآمین، کل سحری میں ملیں گے۔ameen, kal sehri mein milenge.Amen, we will meet at sehri tomorrow.
