What is the common greeting for Eid al-Fitr?

The common greeting for Eid al-Fitr is “Eid Mubarak,” an Arabic phrase meaning “blessed festival” or “blessed feast.”

Muslims commonly exchange this greeting at the end of Ramadan, when Eid al-Fitr begins. It expresses good wishes for the holiday and may be said in person, written in cards, or shared in messages. The greeting is used across many Muslim communities, although pronunciation, spelling, and additional local expressions vary by language and region.

“Eid Mubarak” is a cultural greeting rather than a required religious formula. Some communities also use other Arabic or regional greetings, including expressions equivalent to “Happy Eid.” “Ramadan Mubarak” is related but normally used during Ramadan itself, especially at the month’s beginning, rather than as the standard Eid al-Fitr greeting. Eid al-Fitr should also be distinguished from Eid al-Adha, the festival associated with the Hajj season and the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.