Muslims in France, estimated at more than 4 million according to a 2019 report by the Observatory of Secularism, celebrate Eid el-Fitr this Monday, which closes Ramadan.
This festival marks the end of this sacred month which is one of the five pillars of Islam during which the faithful must refrain from drinking and eating from dawn to dusk.
Eid Mubarak: the formula for wishing a “good Eid”
To wish a "good Eid" to those who celebrate it, it is not necessary to be a Muslim yourself, but only to know the appropriate formula.
“Eid mubarak”, which means “happy birthday” in Arabic, is the usual expression.
It can just as easily be used during Eid al-Fitr as during Eid al-Adha (“Festival of Sacrifice”), the other major Muslim holiday on the calendar which will be celebrated next July.
If this formula expressed in literal Arabic, the language of the Koran, applies in most Muslim countries, differences may however exist depending on the culture and the geographical area.
In the Maghreb, for example, it is quite possible to wish the party in Darija, the local dialect, by saying “saha Aïdek”, when addressing someone in particular.
In some countries of Central and West Africa, Eid al-Fitr is also called tabaski and may be desired under this name.
Turkish speakers use the phrase “Bayramınız Mübarek Olsun”.
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