what do you say on the first day of ramadan

On the first day of Ramadan, people usually say short, sincere greetings and simple prayers for a blessed month. Common phrases work in both face‑to‑face conversations and messages.

Basic greetings to say

You can use any of these when you first see someone at the start of Ramadan:

• “Ramadan Mubarak” – meaning “Blessed Ramadan,” a very common greeting among Muslims.
• “Ramadan Kareem” – “Generous Ramadan,” also widely used in many countries.
• “Have a blessed first day of Ramadan” – simple, clear English.
• “Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.”
• “May your fasts be accepted and your prayers answered this Ramadan.”

If you want to respond when someone greets you with “Ramadan Mubarak,” you can simply repeat it back, or say “Thank you, Ramadan Mubarak to you too.”

Adding a short dua (supplication)

Many people like to follow the greeting with a short dua, for example:

• “May Allah bless you and your family this Ramadan.”
• “May Allah accept your fasting, prayers, and good deeds.”
• “May this Ramadan bring you mercy, forgiveness, and guidance.”

A slightly longer version you can say or write:

“Ramadan Mubarak. May Allah make this month full of mercy, forgive your sins, and bring you closer to Him.”

These kinds of words are appropriate whether you are texting friends, speaking to coworkers, or greeting people at the mosque. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.