The holy month of Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new moon, often accompanied by an outpouring of greetings to mark the occasion. As Muslims prepare for a period of fasting, reflection, and community, many are looking for ways to express their sentiments.
Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the Muslim declaration of faith, daily prayers, charity, and performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Fasting is an essential part of Ramadan, and Muslims start their day with a predawn meal called suhoor and break their fast at sunset with iftar.
As the month begins, many countries have their own traditional greetings in their native languages. Two common sayings are “Ramadan Mubarak” (blessed Ramadan) and “Ramadan Kareem” (generous Ramadan). These Arabic sayings are often used to wish others a blessed and generous Ramadan.
In addition to spoken language, greetings can also be expressed through sign language and Braille. In many countries, placing one hand horizontally across the mouth is a common gesture to represent fasting.
With over 1.9 billion Muslims observing Ramadan worldwide, it’s essential to understand and respect their traditions. As you wish your Muslim friends and family a blessed Ramadan, consider using greetings in different languages.
Here are some popular Ramadan greetings in various languages:
– Arabic: “Ramadan Mubarak” (blessed Ramadan)
– English: “Ramadan Kareem” (generous Ramadan), “Happy Ramadan”
– French: “Bonne fête de Ramadan”, “Joyeux Ramadan”
– Spanish: “Feliz ramadán”, “Ramadan Mubarak”
– German: “Guten Ramadan”, “Glückwunsch zum Ramadán”
– Indonesian: “Selamat hari raya Ramadan”, “Ramadan Baru”
– Pakistani: “Ramadan Mubarak” (blessed Ramadan), “Ramazan Bara”
– Bengali: “শুভ রমজান” (shuvo rojgan), “আরওয়াল্ডেন” (aroralden)
– Hindi: “शुभ Ramadan”, “Ramadan Mubarak”
Downloadable Ramadan greeting cards are also available for your use.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/28/ramadan-mubarak-2025-hear-greetings-in-different-languages-2