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I have new neighbors who are Muslim, how would I wish them happy Eid Mubarak? Like a card or something? I barely know them they’re new, but want them to feel w
by anon223345 3y ago
I have new neighbors who are Muslim, how would I wish them happy Eid Mubarak? Like a card or something?
I barely know them they’re new, but want them to feel welcome, think they might be the only Muslim neighbors
- Toobam 3y agoJust saying the word "Happy Eid Mubarak" alone is okay.
- SideburnsOfDoom 3y agoTechnical note: "Happy Eid Mubarak" is a phrase is a bit like "Happy Merry Christmas", since "Eid Mubarak" translates as "Blessed Eid". "Eid Mubarak" is fine as is. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr#General_rituals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr#General_rituals
- pclmulqdq 3y ago"Eid" is the day, and "Mubarak" means merry/blessed. So "Happy Eid" could be the sentiment if you're uncomfortable with pronouncing "Mubarak" (which is completely phonetic, by the way) or just "Eid Mubarak."
- dirtybird04 3y agoJust say "Eid Mubarak" with a warm smile, should be good. Could be followed by a friendly hug and a gift of sweetmeats but that's mostly for family & friends. And for the curious: the proper response to an "Eid Mubarak!" is "Khair Mubarak!"
- uthinter 3y ago[flagged]
- mdp2021 3y agoIf you are afraid of offending people through interactions, what makes you comfortable here instead?
- uthinter 3y ago[flagged]
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