A BLESSED HOLIDAY
TO ALL THOSE CELEBRATING
EID MUBARAK
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
What does Eid Mubarak mean? Muslim greeting used during Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr festivals
It is a holy time of sacrifice and generosity to friends, family and the needy
Millions of Muslims are celebrating Eid as they take part in the "festival of the sacrifice".
You may have heard some people using the phrase: "Eid Mubarak", but what does the greeting mean? Here's what you need to know...
What does Eid Mubarak mean?
Eid Mubarak is a traditional Muslim greeting reserved for the holy festivals of Eid al-Fitrand Eid al-Adha.
"Eid" means "celebration" and "mubarak" means "blessed".
The saying can be translated as "have a blessed holiday".
When is Eid?
The celebration of Eid al-Adha has begun - a holy time of sacrifice and generosity to friends, family and the needy.
Eid-al-Fitr followed a month of fasting for Ramadan in June.
Eid celebrations continue for different lengths of time in different cultures.
In Qatar, for example, they celebrate for 11 days. While Oman enjoys a nine-day party.
In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha takes place on the 10th day of the 12th month and lasts for four days until the 13th day.
The current Eid celebration started on September 1, and will end in the evening of Tuesday, September 5.
Muslims begin their celebrations with morning prayers, followed by food and exchanging of gifts with family and friends.
They also share their food and money with the poor so that they can celebrate too.
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