Is It OK To Say “Happy Ramadan?”
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Ramadan 2020 begins at sundown on April 23rd and runs until sundown on May 23rd. Islamic holidays always begin and end at sundown. Muslims observe Ramadan as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and spending time with loved ones. Fasting during the holiday is a way to break bad habits, become more patient and become closer to God.
So the question for those who are not familiar with the holiday, is it ok to wish someone “happy” Ramadan? The answer is “yes.” The next question is how do I wish Muslim friends happy Ramadan? The most common greeting is “Ramadan Mubarek” which translates to either “happy Ramadan” or “blessed Ramadan.” You can also say “Ramadan Kareem” which means “may Ramadan be generous to you.”
So Ramadan Mubarek to and your family, Ramadan Kareem!
Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.
