how to say happy ramadan
You can say “Happy Ramadan” in a few respectful, widely used ways, with the most common being Arabic phrases like Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.
Most common greetings
- Ramadan Mubarak – means “Blessed Ramadan.” It’s the standard, safe greeting for anyone observing Ramadan.
- Ramadan Kareem – means “Generous Ramadan,” highlighting the spirit of generosity during the month.
- In plain English, you can say: “Happy Ramadan” or “Wishing you a blessed Ramadan.”
You can use these in a sentence, for example:
- “Ramadan Mubarak to you and your family.”
- “Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.”
How to say it in other languages
Here are a few quick options if you know the person’s language:
- French: “Bon Ramadan” or “Ramadan Kareem.”
- Spanish: “Feliz Ramadan” or “Ramadan Mubarak.”
- German: “Frohe Ramadan” or “Ramadan Kareem.”
- Italian: “Buon Ramadan” or “Ramadan Mubarak.”
- Turkish: “Ramazanınız mübarek olsun” (may your Ramadan be blessed).
- Indonesian/Malay: “Selamat berpuasa” (have a blessed fast) or “Marhaban ya Ramadan.”
- Bosnian: “Sretan Ramazan!”
No matter which phrase you choose, the most important thing is that you are sincere and respectful; people generally appreciate the effort to recognize their holy month.
TL;DR: Say “Ramadan Mubarak” or “Ramadan Kareem” if you want a short, appropriate way to say “Happy Ramadan” to someone observing it.
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