بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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02:00 PM
Eid Mubarak
عيد مبارك
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Eid Mubarak is a traditional Arabic greeting used by Muslims during the festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The phrase translates to "Blessed Eid" or "Have a blessed holiday." It is the most common way for believers to express their good wishes to one another, reflecting the communal joy and mutual love that characterize these occasions. While the wording may vary in different languages,such as "Selamat Hari Raya" in Malay or "Bayramınız Mübarek Olsun" in Turkish,the underlying sentiment of wishing divine blessings upon one's brother or sister remains universal. The greeting "Eid Mubarak" is an expression of joy, gratitude, and community. When Muslims greet each other with this phrase, they are not merely exchanging pleasantries but are also making a prayer (du'a) for the other person. "Mubarak" comes from the root "barakah," meaning blessing, so the greeting is a supplication that Allah blesses the recipient on this joyous day. The greeting is used throughout the Eid celebrations, which typically last for three days for Eid al-Fitr and four days for Eid al-Adha. It is exchanged when meeting friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers, fostering a sense of brotherhood and solidarity within the Ummah. The practice of exchanging greetings is part of the Sunnah; the Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged Muslims to spread greetings of peace and to show happiness on the days of Eid. He said: "O people, congratulate one another on the days of Eid" (al-Bayhaqi). In addition to "Eid Mubarak," other greetings such as "Eid Saeed" (Happy Eid) and "Taqabbal Allah minna wa minkum" (May Allah accept from us and from you) are also used. For believers, exchanging Eid greetings is a way to strengthen bonds of brotherhood, express gratitude for the blessings of the festivals, and share in the collective joy of the Ummah. It transforms the celebration from a personal experience into a communal one, uniting hearts in shared happiness and prayer.
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