رمضان مبارک
ramzān mubārak/ɾə.mə.zɑːn mʊ.bɑː.ɾɪk/word by word
Happy Ramadan in Urdu is expressed as رمضان مبارک (ramzān mubārak).
The phrase رمضان مبارک is used as a greeting when the month begins and as a general well-wish throughout the fasting month.
Meaning: An expression used during Ramadan (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the month name 'Ramadan' and the adjective 'mubarak', which means 'blessed' or 'auspicious'.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers say 'Happy Ramadan', the Urdu equivalent literally translates to 'Blessed Ramadan', as 'mubarak' is the standard way to offer well-wishes for religious occasions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation Ramazan Mubarak! is commonly used in Pakistan and certain parts of North India.
How do you pronounce it?
ramzān mubārak (/ɾə.mə.zɑːn mʊ.bɑː.ɾɪk/)
Did you know?
- The name رمضان actually shares a root with the Arabic word for 'scorching' or 'burning', referring to the intense heat of the desert sun.
- When responding to رمضان مبارک, it is common to reply with the same phrase or by saying Khair Mubarak, which wishes the blessings back upon the speaker.
- The word مبارک (mubarak) is a shared linguistic treasure found in Urdu, Persian, and Arabic, making the greeting recognizable across many different Muslim-majority cultures.
Examples in context
- سب کو رمضان مبارک۔Sab ko Ramadan Mubarak.Happy Ramadan to everyone.
- رمضان مبارک، بھائی۔Ramadan Mubarak, bhai.Happy Ramadan, brother.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the first day of the fasting month.
- عمر Omarسارہ، آپ کو رمضان مبارک۔Sara, aap ko Ramadan Mubarak.Sara, happy Ramadan to you.
- سارہ Saraشکریہ عمر، آپ کو بھی رمضان مبارک۔Shukriya Umar, aap ko bhi Ramadan Mubarak.Thank you Umar, happy Ramadan to you too.
- عمر Omarآپ کا روزہ کیسا ہے؟Aap ka roza kaisa hai?How is your fast?
- سارہ Saraسب ٹھیک ہے، شکریہ۔Sab theek hai, shukriya.Everything is fine, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy Ramadan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (رمضان, مبارک) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رمضان, مبارک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
