Celebrating Eid al-Adha 2026: Essential Arabic Greetings

Eid al-Adha (the “Festival of Sacrifice”) is one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar. In 2026, as we gather with family and friends, exchanging heartfelt greetings is a beautiful way to show respect and joy.

Whether you are messaging a friend in Tunisia or greeting a neighbor, here is your guide to mastering the art of the Eid wish.

The Standard Greeting: Eid Mubarak

The most universal greeting used across the entire Arabic-speaking world is:

Eid Mubarak (عيد مبارك)

• Meaning: “Blessed Eid.”
• Pronunciation: Eed Moo-ba-rak.
• Usage: You can use this for both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is appropriate for anyone, from close friends to business colleagues.

Specific Greetings for Eid al-Adha

If you want to be more specific to the occasion, use these phrases:

1. Eid al-Adha Mubarak

عيد أضحى مبارك

• Pronunciation: Eed Ad-ha Moo-ba-rak.
• Meaning: “Blessed Festival of Sacrifice.”

2. Wishing Goodness and Blessings

كل عام وأنتم بخير

• Pronunciation: Kullu ‘aam wa antum bi-khayr.
• Meaning: “May you be well every year.” (This is the most common way to wish someone a happy holiday in general).

3. Wishing for Acceptance

تقبل الله منا ومنكم

• Pronunciation: Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.
• Meaning: “May Allah accept [the good deeds] from us and from you.”
• Cultural Note: This is very popular during Eid al-Adha because it acknowledges the prayers and sacrifices made during the holy days.

Warm & Extended Wishes

If you are writing a card or a longer message, these phrases add a personal touch:

Arabic	Transliteration	English Meaning
عيد سعيد عليكم	Eid sa’eed ‘alaykum	A happy Eid to you all.
أعاده الله عليكم باليمن والبركات	A’adahu Allah ‘alaykum bil-yumn wal-barakat	May God bring it back to you with prosperity and blessings.
كل عيد وأنتم إلى الله أقرب	Kullu eid wa antum ila Allah aqrab	Every Eid, may you be closer to God.

How to Respond

If someone wishes you a happy Eid, it is polite to respond warmly. You can say:

وأنتم بخير

• Pronunciation: Wa antum bi-khayr.
• Meaning: “And may you also be well.”

Example Dialogue

Amine: Eid al-Adha Mubarak, Sarah!

(أمين: عيد أضحى مبارك يا سارة!)

Eed Ad-ha Moo-ba-rak ya Sarah!

Sarah: Wa antum bi-khayr, Amine. Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.

(سارة: وأنتم بخير يا أمين. تقبل الله منا ومنكم.)

Wa antum bi-khayr ya Amine. Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.

Amine: May your holiday be full of joy and happiness.

(أمين: أتمنى لكم عيداً مليئاً بالفرح والسعادة.)

Atamanna lakum ‘eeden mali’an bil-farah wal-sa’adah.

A Note on Local Variations (Tunisia)

Living here in Tunisia, you will often hear a slight twist on the standard greetings. You might hear:

• Sinnin dayma (سنين دايمة): This is a very common Tunisian way to say “May you live to celebrate many more years,” often said during holidays.