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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