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Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the tenth month of the Islamic calendar Shawwal.
Muslims observe fast and increase their prayers and charity to gain piety.
On Eid as well, alms are given to the poor and a feast is prepared for friends and family.
New Delhi: The much-awaited Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-al-Fitr festival is being celebrated in India today (May 14, 2021). Saudi Arabia, UAE, North America, which started fasting one day before Indians, celebrated Eid on May 13, 2021, respectively.
On Meethi Eid, not just netizens but several Bollywood celebrities such as megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan among others wished their fans
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As greetings and happiness fill the air with the arrival of a much-celebrated festival Eid-ul-Fitr, Muslims joyously greet everyone with a cheery ‘Ramadan Kareem’ or ‘Ramadan Mubarak.’ These are the most common greetings during the holy month of Ramadan that worships the teachings of Allah.
These greetings have very unique meanings that resonate with the festival. Let’s read on to know more about them.
Meaning, History, and significance of Ramadan Kareem and Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan Mubarak is a translation of the Arabic word that means ‘blessed.’ Hence, the phrase translates to ‘blessed Ramadan’ which is a very heartwarming way of greeting brothers, sisters, families, and friends during the holy month. People shake hands and offer boxes of sweets to commemorate the occasion. However, the other phrase Ramadan Kareem is not commonly used. It translates to ‘generous Ramadan’.