Eid Mubarak

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the linguistic origin?Arabic
2. What is the literal translation?Blessed feast or festival
3. What does "Eid Mubarak" mean?It means "blessed feast" or "happy festival" in Arabic.
4. When do people say "Eid Mubarak"?People say it during two big Islamic holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Eid Mubarak: An Arabic phrase signifying 'blessed feast' or 'happy festival,' used as a customary greeting during Islamic holidays.
Eid al-Fitr: The 'Festival of Breaking the Fast,' marking the end of Ramadan, characterized by feasting, prayer, and charity.
Eid al-Adha: The 'Festival of the Sacrifice,' commemorating Ibrahim's devotion and involving animal sacrifice and distribution of meat.
Ramadan: The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community engagement.