Ramadan, also known as Ramazan, Romanized as Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed byMuslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.
For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in thehadiths.
The word Ramadan comes from the Arabicroot ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is fard for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, are elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, chronically ill or menstruating.
Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem Meaning
Ramadan Mubarak can mean ‘honored Ramadan’ and can be translated as ‘Happy Ramadan’. It is something you say to politely greet one during the sacred month of Ramadan to wish them well during the fasting and prayers and to invoke blessings upon their endeavor.
Ramadan Kareem means ‘generous Ramadan’, and is said to others as a blessing; as if you’re saying ‘may Ramadan be generous to you’. Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem, both are said to convey positive sentiments and could be expressed to wish one, it is entirely up to you whether you use ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ or ‘Ramadan Kareem’ as a greeting.
It’s important to know your audience and their point of view on the greeting before wishing them as such. For while you might only intend to express positive wishes, you might make the person you are wishing or others uncomfortable if you don’t make the right choice.
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