Eid Mubarak

American

[eed moo-bahr-uhk] / ˈid muˈbɑr ək /

interjection

Arabic.

blessed festival (used as a greeting during the Muslim festivals of Eid al-Adha andEid al-Fitr ).

Etymology

Origin of Eid Mubarak

First recorded in 1925–30; from Arabic: literally, “blessed feast,” from ʿīd “feast” ( see Eid ( def. )) + mubārak “blessed” (akin to Hebrew bārûkh )

Example Sentences

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To wish someone well at Eid, you can say "Eid Mubarak", which means "Blessed Eid".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

Traditionally, it's a time to gather with family and friends, wish them "Eid Mubarak" - Blessed Eid - and share meals, exchange gifts and engage in charitable acts.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023

Hakimi is a devout Muslim and for the Eid Mubarak holiday this year they teamed up for a video shared by their club.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022

If you want to wish someone well at Eid, the greeting is "Eid Mubarak".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2022

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