Ramadan 2024 greetings, how to say ‘happy Ramadan’ and what Ramadan Mubarak means

The holy celebration of Ramadan is beginning for millions of people around the world.

But those who are not of the Islam faith may be wondering the best way to send their friends warm wishes for the most important time of the year in the Islamic calendar.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and according to the Islam faith, was when the Quran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. As a result, it is regarded as a time filled with blessings when people focus their minds and bodies on spirituality and worship rather than physical needs and indulgences.

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Here are some of the best ways to say a happy Ramadan and what the key Ramadan phrases mean:

Ramadan greetings and their meanings

“Ramadan Mubarak”

This phrase means Blessed Ramadan, may Ramadan bring us blessings. It’s the equivalent of saying ‘Happy Ramadan’ and is easily the most popular and well-known greeting to go for.

“Ramadan Kareem”

This means ‘Have a generous Ramadan’, to wish people many good rewards during the month.

There are several other things that can be said to those observing Ramadan. Typical examples could include:

Today Inside the Haramain issued the an announcement on Twitter which said: “BREAKING NEWS: The Crescent of Ramadan 1445/2024 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia! Subsequently, Ramadan 1445/2024 begins tomorrow, 11 March 2024 Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers.”

Ramadan involves fasting in daylight hours which means no food, drink, smoking or sexual activity.

Fasting is undertaken during the hours of daylight, determined by sunrise and sunset on each day. An early morning meal called suhoor is eaten before fasting begins and another meal called iftar is consumed when fasting is over at the end of the day. Special services are held in mosques during which the Quran is read.