What is the traditional Eid al-Fitr greeting meaning “Blessed festival”?

The traditional Eid al-Fitr greeting meaning “Blessed festival” is Eid Mubarak.

Eid Mubarak is an Arabic greeting used during Eid celebrations. Eid means festival or feast, while mubarak means blessed, so the phrase is commonly translated as “Blessed Eid” or “Blessed festival.” It is used for Eid al-Fitr and can also be used for Eid al-Adha.

People exchange the greeting in person, by telephone, on cards, and through digital messages. Local languages often have their own Eid greetings, and customs vary by region. Some communities add a response such as “Khair Mubarak,” though wording is not identical everywhere.

Eid Mubarak is different from Ramadan Kareem, a greeting associated with the month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr begins after Ramadan ends, so the greetings belong to adjacent but distinct parts of the Islamic calendar.