As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is about to begin, here’s how to wish someone Ramadan Mubarak in different languages around the world.
Following the announcement by the authorities in Saudi Arabia and countries in the Middle East, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, March 23.
There are about 1.9 billion Muslims around the world, about 25 percent of the world’s population. Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, with about 230 million Muslims living in the country. Pakistan is second with about 212 million Muslims, followed by India (200 million), Bangladesh (150 million) and Nigeria (100 million).
Many Muslims around the world will prepare for a month of fasting and the festivities that come with it. During the month, observing Muslims wake up before sunrise to eat a pre-fast meal, or suhoor, and break their fast at sunset with iftar.
Why is Ramadan holy?
Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month in which the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 1400 years ago.
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the Islamic creed, daily prayers, charity and performing the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca if physically and financially able.
Ramadan sayings in different languages
The month begins with the sighting of the new moon and is usually followed by a flurry of greetings to welcome the new month. Several Muslim-majority countries have personalized greetings in their mother tongue.
Among the most common sayings are “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem”. These are Arabic sayings that translate to “blessed Ramadan” and “generous Ramadan”.
Greetings are not limited to the spoken language. They also extend to sign language and braille. Some countries have their own version of sign language, but wiping the mouth is common in most countries to represent fasting.
Below is a collection of Ramadan greeting cards that you can download and share.
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