How to Wish Someone a Happy Eid

How to Wish Someone a Happy Eid

Eid al-Adha or as it is otherwise known ‘The feast of the sacrifice’ is the second most important event in the Islamic calendar and it is one of the occasions on which people will wish for a Happy Eid. It is of great importance as, during the three-day celebrations, Muslims all over the world gather to honour the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah with gifts and feasts. 

As the tradition calls for Muslims to gather and celebrate with their families as well as visit friends, it is very important to know how to properly wish someone a Happy Eid. We will further discuss the different ways one can wish a Happy Eid. Additionally, if you are not Muslim but want to wish someone a Happy Eid then you need to make sure you are doing it in the right way. So, here’s a couple of ways one can wish a Happy Eid.

  • The phrase ‘Eid Mubarak’ is the most common one.
  • With different wishes towards families, friends and children.
  • With quotes for the special occasion.

How to wish someone a Happy Eid

Most holidays come with a designated greeting. Eid al-Adha is no different. Muslims all over the world will greet each other when they gather or simply greet with a card to suit the occasion. However, even though Muslims would know how to greet and what the proper saying is, everyone else wouldn’t necessarily. As this holiday has become more and more celebrated, non-Muslim people are joining in with greetings for the Muslim people in their communities. As nice as that is, you always have to make sure you are saying the right thing so as not to offend anybody. 

Wishing somebody a Happy Eid can be done with many different card wishes and greetings. Furthermore, different countries will have different sayings. The most common greeting and a way to wish someone a Happy Eid is ‘Eid Mubarak’. Here’s a list of some of the different ways to wish someone a Happy Eid according to what country you are in.

  • The UK – ‘Eid Mubarak’
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia –Bajram Šerif mubarek olsun’ which means Blessed celebration of Bajram. Bajram means Eid. Muslims will respond with ‘Allah Razi Olsun’.
  • Turkey – In Turkey, the term ‘Eid Mubarak’ is not used. Turkish Muslims in tern use ‘Bayramınız Kutlu olsun’ (‘May your Eid be blessed’), ‘İyi Bayramlar’ (‘Good Eid days’), and ‘Bayramınız mübarek olsun’ (‘May your Eid be blessed’)
  • South Asia – In South Asia the term ‘Eid Mubarak’ is used followed by people shaking hands and hugging each other three times. Additionally, they will shake hands again after the traditional Eid prayers.
  • Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan – The terms ‘Eid-e shoma mobarak’ or ‘Eid mobarak’ are used by Persian speakers.
  • Latin America and Spain – The term ‘Feliz Eid’ is used, which means ‘Happy Eid’.

Different wishes for a Happy Eid

As we already mentioned, there are not only different greeting card phrases according to what country you are in, but there are also different wishes you can give depending on the person.

For Family

First, we will take a look at wishes for the family. So, here’s a list with some of the options.

  • May the festival of sacrifice and unwavering faith in the almighty keep us all united through love, mutual support, and compassion. Eid al-Adha Mubarak!
  • May this Eid al-Adha bring you Allah’s love, protection, and blessings. Eid Mubarak!
  • May the grace of God always be with you. May you feel the magic of Eid al-Adha all around you. Wishing that you’ll always be surrounded by care, love, and joy. Eid Mubarak!

For Friends

Next, we will take a look at wishes one can make towards friends. So, here’s a list of some of those wishes:

  • This Eid, may Allah grant you and your loved ones happiness, prosperity, and peace! Eid Mubarak!
  • May Allah bless you with the happiness of heaven. Eid al-Adha Mubarak to you and your family!
  • On this holy occasion of Eid al-Adha, hoping you have a day loaded with plenty of happy moments and laughter. Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones on behalf of my family!

For Children

Last, but not least we will have a look at some of the wishes that people can make towards children. Here’s a list of possible wishes for children: 

  • On this blessed festival, may Allah flood your heart with love, your life with happiness, your mind with wisdom, and your soul with spirituality. Wishing you Eid Mubarak with all my heart.
  • Hope that the magic of Eid al-Adha brings you plenty of happiness and blessings to fill your heart with peace and joy. A very happy Eid al-Adha to you!
  • May you cherish all the happy and joyous moments with friends and family on this sacred day of Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha Mubarak to You!

Happy Eid Quotes

These are just some of the well wishes one can give out on this holiday. The ones listed above are just some of the countless wishes Muslims use for this special occasion. Furthermore, it is quite common to use quotes related to the occasion rather than the wishes themselves. Here’s a couple such quotes:

  • ‘And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]’ – Quran 2:45
  • ‘He is the One God, the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, most wise’. – Quran 59:24

Using these well wishes is one of the best ways to spread joy and happiness on this special occasion. Anyone who receives one of these will feel full of happiness.

Conclusion 

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