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1. anon22+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-04-21 15:34:08
I have new neighbors who are Muslim, how would I wish them happy Eid Mubarak? Like a card or something?

I barely know them they’re new, but want them to feel welcome, think they might be the only Muslim neighbors

replies(2): >>Toobam+c2 >>dirtyb+fl
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2. Toobam+c2[view] [source] 2023-04-21 15:41:13
>>anon22+(OP)
Just saying the word "Happy Eid Mubarak" alone is okay.
replies(2): >>Sidebu+Tb >>pclmul+bo
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3. Sidebu+Tb[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-04-21 16:20:12
>>Toobam+c2
Technical note: "Happy Eid Mubarak" is a phrase is a bit like "Happy Merry Christmas", since "Eid Mubarak" translates as "Blessed Eid".

"Eid Mubarak" is fine as is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr#General_rituals

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4. dirtyb+fl[view] [source] 2023-04-21 16:55:57
>>anon22+(OP)
Just say "Eid Mubarak" with a warm smile, should be good. Could be followed by a friendly hug and a gift of sweetmeats but that's mostly for family & friends.

And for the curious: the proper response to an "Eid Mubarak!" is "Khair Mubarak!"

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5. pclmul+bo[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-04-21 17:05:54
>>Toobam+c2
"Eid" is the day, and "Mubarak" means merry/blessed. So "Happy Eid" could be the sentiment if you're uncomfortable with pronouncing "Mubarak" (which is completely phonetic, by the way) or just "Eid Mubarak."
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