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Eid Mubarak| Happy Eid 2020: Eid al-Fitr Chand Mubarak msgs ... Eid Mubarak or (: عيد مبارك‎) is an term that means “Blessed Feast/festival”. The term is used by , as well as Muslims all over the world. Internationally use it as a greeting for use on the festivals of and . Eid means "Celebration", and Mubarak (derived from the ) means "Blessed". In the social sense, people usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr after and Eid-al-Adha in the month of Dhul Hijjah (the 12th and final Islamic month). Some state that this exchange of greetings is a cultural tradition and not part of any religious obligation.

Contents Regional variations[] Throughout the Muslim world there are numerous other greetings for and . The companions of the Prophet Mohammad used to say to each other in when they met on Eid ul-Fitr: Taqabbalallâhu minnâ wa minkum (which means "[May] God accept from us and you [our fasts and deeds]"). Throughout the Muslim world, variations in Eid greetings exist.

Arab world[] use the term Eid Mubarak, and have a number of other ways to say happy holiday. Some Arabs also add "kul 'am wantum bikhair" (كل عام و أنتم بخير), which means "May you be well with every passing year". There is another common term in states which is "Minal Aidin wal Faizin" (من العايدين والفايزين), an Arab sentence meaning "May we be sacred [one more time] and may we be succeed [in our fasting]", and the reply will be “Minal Maqbulin wal Ghanmin” (من المقبولين والغانمين), which means “May [our good deeds] be accepted [by God] and may we win [the paradise]”.

Bosnia & Herzegovina[] also commonly say "Bajram Šerif mubarek olsun"; the response is "Allah razi olsun". Another common Eid greeting by Bosnian Muslims is "Bajram barećula".

Serbia[] In Serbia, Muslims usually celebrate by saying "Bajram Šerif Mubarek Olsun" to which the other replies with "Allah Razi Olsun"

Philippines[] In the , it is recognized as a legal holiday, though the greeting of Eid Mubarak has gained traction only recently.

Turkey[] In , Turks wish each other happy Eid with Turkish phrases including: "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 , and , People say Eid Mubarak wishes by shaking hands and hugging them three times followed by hand shake one more time after the .

Pakistan[] speakers (mainly people from province and eastern ) also use the Eid greeting "May your festival be blessed" (: اختر دی مبارک سه‎ ; akhtar de nekmregha sha). speakers (mainly from province and 's ) also use the Eid greeting "May your Eid be blessed" (عید تر مبارک با; aied tara mubarak ba). speakers may also use the Eid greeting "Have a blessed Eid" (عید نے مبارک مارے; aied ne mubarak mare).

Bangladesh[] Many Bangladeshis may also use the Eid greeting, "Eid's Greetings" (ঈদের শুভেচ্ছা; Eider Shubhechchha).

West Africa[] The Hausa language, originally from Northern Nigeria, is widely spoken among Muslims in West Africa. Their equivalent Eid greetings in Hausa is "Barka da Sallah", which translates to "blessed Eid prayers".

Ghana[] "Ni ti yuum' palli" is the Eid greeting among Dagbanli and Kusaase speakers in Ghana. It means "Happy new Eid season". The Hausa greeting "Barka da Sallah" is also commonly used during the period.

Southeast Asia[] Muslims in countries such as Indonesia and the -speaking populations of , , and use the expression "Selamat Hari Raya" or "Selamat Idul Fitri" (Indonesian) or "Salam Aidilfitri" (Malay). This expression is usually accompanied by the popular expression "Minal Aidin wal Faizin", an Arab sentence meaning "May we be sacred one more time and succeed in our fasting". It is a quotation from a poem written by during the time Muslims ruled in .

Latin America[] Muslims in countries in Latin America use the expression "Feliz Eid" (Spanish).

Persian speakers[] Persian-speaking Muslims use the term "eid shoma mubarak"(عید شما مبارک)(happy Eid).

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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEid Mubarak! (Picture: EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA)During Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha you will notice plenty of people saying and ‘Eid Mubarak’ as a result.

Eid al-Fitr takes place following Ramadan, and means ‘Festival of Break the Fast’, because it is when the fasting of Ramadan finishes.

Eid ul-Adha, which means ‘Feast of the Sarifice’ is in honour Ibrahim being willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael to show submission to Allah.

As Ibrahim was about to do the deed upon Allah’s command, God replaced Ishmael with a sheep and he was saved.

The traditional greeting for each of these is ‘Eid Mubarak’ which is used by Muslims during the holy festivals around the world and you will undoubtedly see it being sent around social media as well.

But what exactly does ‘Eid Mubarak’ mean? ‘Eid’ translates to English as ‘celebration’ whilst ‘Mubarak’ means ‘blessed’ – so together the phrase means ‘blessed celebration’.

AdvertisementAdvertisementThat is the literal translation but it can be translated as ‘have a blessed holiday’ or simply ‘Happy Eid’.

The greeting is more of a cultural tradition than a religious requirement, but it is very common during the the two religious holidays.

A Muslim worshipper during the Hajj pilgrimage on the Mount Arafat, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 31 August 2017. (Picture: EPA/MAST IRHAM)Is there a reply to ‘Eid Mubarak’? If someone says Eid Mubarak to you, it is polite to respond by saying ‘Khair Mubarak’, which wishes good will on the person who greeted you.

You could also say ‘JazakAllah Khair’ which means thank you, but literally translates as ‘May Allah reward you with goodness’.

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This year, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in India on June 5, 2019, while UAE and Saudi Arabia celebrated the festival today after the moon was sighted late on Monday evening. advertisement New DelhiJune 4, 2019UPDATED: June 4, 2019 23:34 IST Eid Mubarak 2019: Since the Shawwal moon has already been sighted, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday. (Photo: Reuters/Representational image)Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is the first day of the 10th Islamic month of Shawwal.

It is an auspicious festival celebrated by an estimated 1.5 billion Muslims around the world to mark the end of the month-long fasting season.

Eid ul Fitr 2019 date, time

This year, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in India on June 5, 2019, while UAE and Saudi Arabia celebrated the festival today after the moon was sighted late on Monday evening, reported the Khaleej Times.

Many other countries including Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan also celebrated Eid today. Meanwhile, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan, India, and Australia on Wednesday as soon as the moon is sighted.

Why and How Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated?

It is worth noting that the festivities of Eid can only begin after the crescent moon is seen. It is not only an auspicious occasion for Muslims but also a day of remembrance and charity.

On this day, Muslims around the world offer faithful prayers, listen to khutba or sermons and participate in charitable activities. The festival also involves family gatherings, greeting friends, relatives and exchanging gifts.

Eid ul Fitr timings, moon sighting time in India

According to timeanddate.com, a website which keeps track of key calendar events, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on June 5 in India and the last day of Ramadan in India was observed on Tuesday.

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However, the dates could vary on the basis of moon sighting. Eid ul Fitr 2019 will begin only when the Shawwal moon is sighted.

The website's info indicated that the moon will be visible after sunset today at 7:15 pm in Delhi. Since the moon has already been spotted, it is confirmed that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (Wednesday).

> Shawwal moon sighted. Eid tomorrow. mubarak to all of you. Have a blessed Eid.

Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) > Say a little prayer, be grateful, be kind, smile, and hold on to the joys of life. to everyone celebrating.

Suresh Raina???? (@ImRaina) The holy month of Ramadan began this year on May 7 and lasted for a complete moon cycle. As soon as Ramadan ends, the Eid ul Fitr date is announced.

India Today wishes all its readers Eid Mubarak as the nation gears up to celebrate Eid ul Fitr tomorrow.

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