Eid Mubarak | Darjeeling District, Government of West Bengal (2024)

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Can non-Muslims say Eid Mubarak? ›

Wishing Eid Mubarak to one another is an integral part of the celebration. Even strangers are greeted with the phrase “Eid Mubarak.” Non-Muslims can also participate by wishing their Muslim friends Eid Mubarak and joining in Eid prayers and festivities.

Eid Ul Fitr is also celebrated as Meethi Eid. According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul Fitr is celebrated every year on the first day of 10th Shawwal. Edi Al Fitra will be celebrated on April 11, 2024 with immense happiness and dedication. Eid celebration is decided by the sighting of the moon.

Astronomy and the Islamic calendar are intrinsically linked, and this is why sighting the Moon signals the start of Eid Al-Fitr. The 29th Day Ritual: On the 29th day of each Islamic month, Muslim's venture out after sunset, seeking the crescent moon.

Eid Mubarak to you as well (blessed Eid to you as well), another one “taqabal Allah Taatukum” (May Allah (God) accept your good deeds is the loose translation) and many similar veins of answers.

*Eid Mubarak to you too! May your home be filled with happiness and joy. “Thanks!” I'm not a Muslim, but it's a nice thing to say to me.

The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia today holds significance for Eid al-Fitr celebrations in India. Due to the time difference, India typically celebrates Eid a day later than Saudi Arabia.

"Crescent has been sighted in Kargil, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated tomorrow on April 10, 2024 in Kargil, Ladakh," Jammiat-ul-Ulama Isna Ashria, Kargil-Ladakh, said in a statement. Clerics in Kerala confirmed the sighting of the moon on Tuesday.

The amount of fitra traditionally is said to be one saa', i.e., four handfuls of grain or staple foods such as rice, wheat, or barley, per person in the family. This is by far obligatory, and the purpose is simply to ensure that everyone has enough to eat on the day of Eid and celebrate.

According to Islamic tradition, the festival of Eid ul Fitr was established by the Prophet Muhammad after he migrated from Mecca to Medina. The first Eid ul Fitr was celebrated in the year 624 CE in Medina, after the Muslims had completed their first month-long fast during Ramadan.

Why do Muslims not know when Eid is? ›

It does not begin until the new moon is seen, which means it starts at different times for different Muslims around the world. However, some Muslims choose to celebrate Eid al-Fitr when the new moon first appears over Mecca instead of their own locations.

Eid Mubarak is an Arabic term that means “Blessed Feast/festival”. The term is used by Arab Muslims, as well as Muslims all over the world. Internationally Muslims use it as a greeting for use on the festivals of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.

Perhaps the most common method to greet someone a good Eid is to say "Eid Mubarak" (عيد مبارك) on both Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. It literally means "[have a] blessed Eid" and is used in the singular.

Although saying 'Eid Mubarak' is permissible but congratulating one-another on Eid occasion by saying 'Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minka' is better than that. Because saying 'Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minka (may Allah accept it from you and us)' was practiced by our beloved Prophet (pbuh).

Avoid making assumptions – some colleagues may not be fasting for a number of reasons, some of which may be private, so don't ask why they are not fasting. Share your good wishes – you could say “Ramadan Kareem”, “Ramadan Mubarak” or even “Happy Ramadan”.

The end of Ramadan is commemorated with Eid al-Fitr, which means “the feast of the breaking of the fast.” It is considered a major holiday for Muslims and is often celebrated with congregational prayer, new clothes, presents for children, communal meals, and even fireworks.