Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims. It commemorates when the Quran was sent from heaven to the prophet Mohamed.

As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, Ramadan takes place at a different time every year on the standard Gregorian calendar. Its start date is determined when a sighting committee spots the new crescent moon.

Ramadan 2025 began on Feb. 28 and will conclude on Mar. 29. This holy period is observed as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food, drink, smoking, sexual activity and sinful behavior. The fast is broken with a meal called iftar. The pre-dawn meal is called suhoor.

You may want to wish a happy Ramadan to a person in your life that observes the holiday, but do not know the appropriate way to go about it. Fortunately, many Muslims have shared what you can say.

It is generally appropriate and considerate to wish someone peace, grace, hope and blessings during Ramadan. You can also simply wish them well during their period of prayer and fasting. 

Avoid negatively commenting on or making light of fasting and other practices. Also, it is common that those who “aren’t usually religious” may observe Ramadan. Extend them grace and well-wishes.

One of the most common ways to wish someone a happy Ramadan is by saying "Ramadan Mubarak." This greeting translates from Arabic to "Blessed Ramadan.”

Another common greeting is "Ramadan Kareem." This translates to "Generous Ramadan," expressing wishes for a blessed and bountiful month. It also relates to the spirit of generosity and charity associated with Ramadan.

“Blessed Ramadan” suffices as another thoughtful expression. It conveys more understanding and consideration of the holiness or observing Ramadan than simply saying “happy Ramadan.”

Add a sentiment of love, health and spiritual clarity to a longer message you would like to send to someone who is observing Ramadan.

Ramadan concludes with a celebration known as Eid-al-Fitr, meaning "Festival of Breaking the Fast." You can wish someone a happy Eid by saying “Eid Mubarak.” This translates to “have a blessed Eid.”

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