How Do Different Muslim Countries Wish Happy Eid Around the World?

Eid is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. There are two types of Eid celebrated by Muslims, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, while Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

The way Eid is celebrated differs from country to country, depending on the cultural and traditional practices of each region. 

For example, Indonesians celebrate Eid al-Fitr by calling it "Hari Raya Idul Fitri" and begin their celebrations with a special morning prayer, followed by giving alms to the needy and visiting relatives and friends.

In Turkey, Eid al-Adha is referred to as "Kurban Bayrami." Muslims in Turkey gather at mosques to offer special prayers and visit their families and friends.

In Morocco, Eid al-Adha is referred to as "Eid Al-Kbir" or the "Big Eid" and is celebrated by visiting family and friends, feasting on traditional Moroccan cuisine, and wearing new clothes.

The way Muslims celebrate Eid varies from country to country, but the essence of the celebration remains the same – to remember and honor the significance of this religious observance.

The way Muslims wish Happy Eid to each other is also different in different parts of the world, but the message of goodwill and blessings is universal.

So how do different Muslim countries wish someone a happy Eid?

In the majority of Arabic-speaking countries, Muslims say "Eid Mubarak," which means "Blessed Eid," but that's not the only phrase you can use...

Here are some of the common Eid greetings used in different Muslim countries:

Indonesia

Indonesians say "Selamat Idul Adha," which means "Happy Eid al-Adha"

Turkey

Turks say "Bayraminiz Kutlu Olsun," which means "Happy Eid."

Pakistan

In Pakistan, Muslims say "Eid Mubarak" or "Chand Mubarak," which means "Blessed Eid" or "Blessed Moon."

Iran

Iranians say "Eid-e-Shoma Mobarak," which means "Blessed Eid."

Morocco

Moroccans say "Eid Moubarak," or "Eid Saeed," which means "Happy Eid."

Egypt

In Egypt, Muslims say "Eid Sa'eed" to mark both Eid celebrations or "Eid Mubarak."

Afghanistan

In Afghan Farsi, Muslims wish each other a blessed Eid by saying "Tabrik Eid."

But regardless of where you are in the world, Eid is a time to come together with family and friends, feast on delicious food, and celebrate the spirit of community and compassion.