Ramadan Mubarak 2025: Hear greetings in different languages

Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam, and Muslims worldwide extend greetings to one another in various languages. Understanding how to express Ramadan blessings in different languages can foster cultural understanding and respect, promoting goodwill among diverse communities.

Saudi Arabia's moon-sighting committee announced that the first day of Ramadan would be March 1st (Saturday) after observing the crescent moon on Friday. Other countries determine the start date of Ramadan based on their own moon-sighting results. As Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and several other Asian countries failed to sight the new moon, their first day of Ramadan was observed on March 2nd.

Globally, approximately 1.9 billion Muslims celebrate Ramadan, representing about a quarter of the world's population. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population, with approximately 240 million, followed by Pakistan (225 million), India (211 million), Bangladesh (155 million), and Nigeria (111 million), highlighting the widespread observance of this holy month.

During Ramadan, Muslims engage in fasting, reflection, and community activities. They partake in Suhoor, a pre-dawn meal, and break their fast at sunset with Iftar. Ramadan is considered sacred because Muslims believe that the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan more than 1400 years ago, marking a pivotal moment in Islamic history.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, with the other four being the declaration of faith, daily prayer, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca if physically and financially able. It is customary to exchange greetings at the beginning of Ramadan. The most common Arabic greetings are "Ramadan Mubarak" (Blessed Ramadan) and "Ramadan Kareem" (Generous Ramadan). These greetings also extend to sign language and Braille. While sign languages vary by country, placing one hand horizontally in front of the mouth often represents fasting, transcending linguistic barriers.