Eid Greetings: What to Say, How to Reply, and 52 Eid Mubarak Messages

The simplest Eid greeting is “Eid Mubarak,” which means “blessed festival,” and it works for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, for any Muslim or for a neighbor, coworker or friend who celebrates. You can answer it with “Khair Mubarak,” “Eid Mubarak to you too,” or “Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.” Below are the phrases and what they mean, then 52 original messages sorted by who you are writing to.

Which Eid phrase should you use?

These are the greetings you will hear most. The meanings come from the Wikipedia articles on Eid Mubarak and Eid al-Fitr; the greeting is described there as a cultural tradition, not a religious obligation, so there is no wrong way to say it kindly.

Phrase	What it means	Good for	Common reply
Eid Mubarak	Blessed Eid (festival)	Anyone, in writing or aloud	“Eid Mubarak to you too”
Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum	May God accept from us and from you (our fasts and good deeds)	Muslim friends and family, especially after Ramadan	The same phrase back
Kullu ʿam wa antum bi-khair	May you be well with every passing year	Arabic-speaking friends, a warm and general wish	“Wa antum bi-khair”, or thank you and return the wish
Minal Aidin wal Faizin	A Gulf and Southeast Asian greeting asking that your fasting and deeds be accepted	Friends who use it themselves	“Minal Maqbulin wal Ghanmin”

If you are not Muslim, “Eid Mubarak” is the safe choice. “Happy Eid” is also fine in English; most people are glad to receive either. For the Arabic spellings and more phrases see our Eid Mubarak in Arabic guide.

When is Eid, and which Eid are you wishing?

There are two. Eid al-Fitr ends the month of Ramadan; Eid al-Adha comes later, at the end of the Hajj season. Both depend on moon sighting, so the date can shift by a day or more depending on the country. For 2027, Wikipedia gives expected Eid al-Fitr dates of March 9 to 11, and Wego says Eid al-Adha is expected on May 16 or 17. Treat these as projections and check the announcement from the person’s mosque or country before you send a date-specific message. Wishes sent on the day itself, or the evening before for Eid al-Fitr, land best. If you are writing during Ramadan itself, what to say for Ramadan covers that stage.

Eid wishes for family

Family messages can be warm and specific. Mention the shared things: the food, the early morning prayer, the house full of people.

• Eid Mubarak to my dear family. I hope the house is loud, the table is full, and nobody leaves hungry.
• Mom, Eid Mubarak. Thank you for every Eid you made special while working twice as hard as the rest of us.
• Dad, Eid Mubarak. May your prayers be accepted and your year be kind to you.
• To my parents: Eid Mubarak. Your sacrifices are never forgotten, and I am grateful for them today and every day.
• Eid Mubarak, brother. Save me a seat and one of the good sweets before the cousins arrive.
• Eid Mubarak, sister. I am sorry for every argument over who gets the bathroom first. Love you.
• To my husband: Eid Mubarak. May the year ahead bring us more time together than the last.
• To my wife: Eid Mubarak. Thank you for building a home where this day feels like a festival.

Eid wishes for friends and neighbors

Keep these light. A friend wants to feel remembered; a neighbor wants a friendly nod.

• Eid Mubarak, my friend. I hope today is full of good food and people who make you laugh.
• Thinking of you this Eid. Thank you for being someone I can always count on. Eid Mubarak!
• Eid Mubarak! I hope your new clothes fit, your phone battery lasts, and your plate is never empty.
• To my neighbor: Eid Mubarak. Thank you for being so kind to us all year.
• Eid Mubarak to the friend who checked on me during Ramadan. It meant more than you know.
• Wishing you and your family a peaceful and joyful Eid. Let us catch up soon.

Eid wishes for coworkers and your boss

At work, stay warm but brief, and do not assume everyone celebrates in the same way or takes the same days off. If your colleague is on leave, send the message the day before so it is waiting for them.

• Eid Mubarak! Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday with your family.
• Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones. Thank you for being such a thoughtful teammate.
• Wishing you and your family a blessed Eid. Enjoy the time off. We have things covered here.
• Eid Mubarak, and thank you for how you carried yourself through a long Ramadan at work. Your colleagues noticed.
• Dear team, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating. Take the time, enjoy it fully, and come back rested.
• Eid Mubarak to you and your family. I hope the day is peaceful and full of the people you love.

Short Eid messages for a text

Eight lines that fit in one text bubble or under a photo.

• Eid Mubarak! Hope your day is wonderful.
• Wishing you a blessed Eid.
• Eid Mubarak to you and yours.
• Peace, joy and good food today. Eid Mubarak!
• May your Eid be bright. Eid Mubarak!
• Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum. Eid Mubarak!
• Sending you love on Eid.
• Kullu ʿam wa antum bi-khair. Eid Mubarak!

Faith-centered Eid messages

Use these for people who would welcome a prayer in the greeting. If you are unsure, choose a plain wish from another group instead.

• Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum. May God accept your fasting, your prayers and your good deeds.
• Eid Mubarak. May the patience you built in Ramadan stay with you all year.
• May Allah grant you peace, mercy and forgiveness this Eid and always.
• Eid Mubarak. May this day soften every heart and heal every quarrel.
• May the gratitude of this day follow you into the months ahead. Eid Mubarak.
• Wishing you a blessed Eid filled with prayer, family and a grateful heart.
• May your charity be accepted and your home be full of blessings this Eid.
• Eid Mubarak. May the lessons of Ramadan keep guiding your days.

Eid messages for children and Eidi

Children are often given a small sum of money called Eidi by elders, according to the Eid al-Fitr article. If you slip a note into an envelope, keep it short and fun.

• Eid Mubarak, superstar! Here is a little something for your Eid. Spend it on something fun.
• Happy Eid to my favorite little one. You make every holiday brighter.
• Eid Mubarak! You get an extra hug today, and the first pick of the sweets.
• To my nephew and niece: Eid Mubarak. Your new clothes look great. Save me a dance.
• Dear child, Eid Mubarak. May your day be full of laughter and cousins and kindness.

For someone far away, or for a social post

• Eid Mubarak from far away. I hope this message feels like a hug across the distance.
• I am missing home and the table this Eid, but I am thinking of every one of you.
• Wishing everyone celebrating a blessed Eid. May your day be full of peace and people you love.
• Eid Mubarak to everyone near and far. Let us call tonight, even for five minutes.
• Whether you are at home or away, may Eid find you in good health and good company.
• Eid Mubarak to all my friends, old and new. Thank you for making my year a better one.

How to reply to an Eid greeting

You do not need a speech. A short, warm answer is the norm.

• Eid Mubarak to you and your family too!
• Thank you, and the same to you. Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.
• Khair Mubarak. Thank you for thinking of me.
• Thank you so much! Wishing you a beautiful Eid as well.
• Wa antum bi-khair. Eid Mubarak, and enjoy the day!

Write your own in three parts

A personal message beats a copied one. Use this order: greeting + one specific thing + a wish.

• Greeting: “Eid Mubarak, Layla.”
• One specific thing: “Thank you for the date cookies you brought to the office last week.”
• A wish: “I hope your Eid is slow, sweet and full of family.”

Put together, it reads: “Eid Mubarak, Layla. Thank you for the date cookies you brought to the office last week. I hope your Eid is slow, sweet and full of family.” (Layla is a made-up example.)

What to avoid

• Do not send the same text word for word to everyone in your contacts. Change the first line to the person’s name at least.
• Do not ask a Muslim coworker whether they are “allowed” to take the day off. Simply wish them well.
• Do not guess the date from last year’s calendar. Eid moves each year, and communities may begin on different days.
• Do not attach a sales pitch or a forwarded chain message to an Eid greeting.

Related reading: for the Malay and Indonesian holiday greetings see Selamat Hari Raya wishes and Hari Raya.