What is the Eid al-Fitr greeting commonly used in Indonesia and Malaysia?

The Eid al-Fitr greeting commonly used in Indonesia and Malaysia is “Selamat Hari Raya.” The phrase means “Happy festival day” and is frequently expanded to “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri” or “Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri.”

In Indonesia, Eid al-Fitr is widely called Idul Fitri, while Malaysia commonly uses Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Families often exchange greetings, visit relatives, wear festive clothing, and request forgiveness during the holiday. The greeting therefore belongs to a wider cultural tradition surrounding the festival rather than being an alternative Arabic name for Eid.

Another expression, “mohon maaf lahir dan batin,” is also commonly used in Indonesia and asks forgiveness for outward and inward wrongs. “Selamat Hari Raya” should not be confused with “Eid Mubarak,” the Arabic greeting used internationally.