Written by Dania Ghraoui, language teacher and translator with 10 years of experience.
In Ramadan, people commonly greet each other with phrases like “Ramadan Mubarak” (Blessed Ramadan) and “Ramadan Kareem” (Generous Ramadan). They also use common duas and expressions that welcome Ramadan with joy and gratitude.
In this article, we have gathered 15 common Ramadan wishes in Arabic and 10 Ramadan Duas and expressions. These expressions are widely used by Arabic speakers and learners worldwide to wish others a meaningful and blessed holy month.
But before we start, let’s answer an important question.
When is Ramadan in 2026?
In 2026, Ramadan is expected to begin around 18 – 19 February 2026 (depending on the sighting of the new crescent moon) and will last about 29 – 30 days, ending around 19 – 20 March 2026, with Eid al-Fitr.
Arabic Ramadan Wishes & Greetings
One of the simplest yet most meaningful ways to spread the joy of Ramadan is through warm greetings.
Let’s explore some beautiful ways to share the blessings of this sacred month. These phrases can be used in messages and greeting cards.
Ramadan Kareem, may your days be blessed.
Ramadān Karīm, wa ayyāmukum mubārakah
رمضان كريم وأيامكم مباركة
Wishing you well every year in this blessed month.
Kull ʿām wa antum bikhayr fī hādhā al-shahr al-mubārak
كل عام وأنتم بخير في هذا الشهر المبارك
Ramadan is the month of goodness and blessings. May Allah accept from us and from you.
Ramadān shahr al-khayr wa al-barakah, taqabbal Allāhu minnā wa minkum
رمضان شهر الخير والبركة، تقبل الله منا ومنكم
May Allah return it upon you with prosperity and blessings.
Aʿādahu Allāhu ʿalaykum bi al-yumn wa al-barakāt
أعاده الله عليكم باليمن والبركات
Blessed Ramadan, I ask Allah to accept from us and from you.
Ramadān mubārak, as’alu Allāha an yataqabbal minnā wa minkum
رمضان مبارك، أسأل الله أن يتقبل منا ومنكم
I wish you a month filled with devotion and happiness.
Atamannā lakum shahran malīʾan bil-ṭāʿah wa al-saʿādah
أتمنى لكم شهرًا مليئًا بالطاعة والسعادة
Ramadan is the month of fasting and the Quran. I ask Allah to make it a blessed one.
Ramadān shahr al-ṣiyām wa al-Qurʾān, as’alu Allāha an yajʿalahu mubārakan
رمضان شهر الصيام والقرآن، أسأل الله أن يجعله مباركًا
May Allah return it upon you with goodness, prosperity, and blessings.
Aʿādahu Allāhu ʿalaykum bil-khayr wa al-yumn wa al-barakāt
أعاده الله عليكم بالخير واليمن والبركات
May Allah accept our good deeds and yours in this noble month.
Taqabbal Allāhu minnā wa minkum ṣāliḥ al-aʿmāl fī hādhā al-shahr al-karīm
تقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال في هذا الشهر الكريم
May you be closer to Allah every year. Blessed Ramadan.
Kull ʿām wa antum ilā Allāh aqrab, Ramadān mubārak
كل عام وأنتم إلى الله أقرب، رمضان مبارك
I ask Allah to bless you in this noble month.
As’alu Allāha an yubārika lakum fī hādhā al-shahr al-faḍīl
أسأل الله أن يبارك لكم في هذا الشهر الفضيل
Wishing you well and good health every year. Blessed Ramadan to all.
Kull ʿām wa antum bikhayr wa ṣiḥḥah, Ramadān mubārak lil-jamīʿ
كل عام وأنتم بخير وصحة، رمضان مبارك للجميع
I ask Allah to make us among those He frees in this noble month.
As’alu Allāha an yajʿalanā min ʿutaqāʾihi fī hādhā al-shahr al-faḍīl
أسأل الله أن يجعلنا من عتقائه في هذا الشهر الفضيل
Blessed Ramadan to my beloved family. Wishing you happiness and success.
Ramadān mubārak li-aḥibbāʾī fī al-ʿāʾilah, tamanniyātī bil-saʿādah wa al-tawfīq
رمضان مبارك لأحبائي في العائلة، تمنياتي بالسعادة والتوفيق
Wishing you a thousand times well every year. Blessed Ramadan to all.
Kull ʿām wa antum biʾalf khayr, Ramadān mubārak lil-jamīʿ
كل عام وأنتم بألف خير، رمضان مبارك للجميع
Common Ramadan Duas and Expressions
Arabic phrase | Transliteration | Meaning | When to use | Formality |
رمضان كريم | Ramaḍān Karīm | Generous Ramadan / Ramadan Kareem | As one of the most common short Ramadan greetings | Neutral |
رمضان مبارك | Ramadān Mubārak | Blessed Ramadan | As a common short Ramadan greeting in speech and writing | Neutral |
الله أكرم | Allāhu Akram | Allah is even more generous | As a response to “Ramadan Kareem” | Neutral |
اللهمّ بلّغنا رمضان | Allahumma ballighna Ramadan | O Allah, let us reach Ramadan | Before Ramadan, when hoping to live to witness the month | Formal / devotional |
تقبّل الله صيامكم | Taqabbal Allahu siyamakum | May Allah accept your fasting | After fasting, at iftar, or near the end of Ramadan | Formal / devotional |
اللهم أعنّا على الصّيام | Allahumma aʿinnā ʿalā al-ṣiyām | O Allah, help us with our fast | During Ramadan as a supplication, especially around fasting | Formal / devotional |
الحمد لله الذي بلّغنا رمضان | Alhamdulillah alladhi ballaghna Ramadan | All praise is due to Allah, who has brought us to Ramadan | When expressing gratitude for reaching Ramadan | Formal / devotional |
أعاده الله عليكم بالخير والبركة | Aʿādahu Allah ʿalaykum bil-khayr wal-barakah | May Allah return it to you with goodness and blessings | As a greeting or congratulatory Ramadan wish | Formal |
صيامٌ مقبولٌ وإفطارٌ شهي | Ṣiyām maqbūl wa ifṭār shahī | An accepted fast and a delicious iftar | Around iftar time or when wishing someone well during fasting | Warm / semi-formal |
مباركٌ عليكم الشّهر | Mubārak ʿalaykum al-shahr | Blessed be the month upon you | To congratulate someone on the arrival of Ramadan | Neutral to formal |
تقبّل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال | Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum salih al-aʿmal | May Allah accept from us and from you our good deeds | After fasting, prayer, or other good deeds in Ramadan | Formal / devotional |
كل عامٍ وأنتم بخير | Kullu ʿām wa antum bikhair | Every year, may you be in good health | In Ramadan and other Islamic or seasonal greetings | Neutral |
Ramadan Greetings Across Cultures
Ramadan greetings exchanged in various ways across cultures, reflecting both tradition and modernity.
In Arab and South Asian countries, people greet each other in person with handshakes, hugs, or respectful gestures, while elders are often called for a personal touch.
With digital communication, WhatsApp, social media, and email have become the most popular ways to send Ramadan messages, often accompanied by GIFs, images, or heartfelt wishes.
Some cultures still cherish handwritten greeting cards, while public Ramadan decorations, announcements, and government messages highlight the significance of the month on a larger scale.
No matter how it’s shared, a Ramadan greeting is a little act of kindness that brings people closer, reminding us all of the joy, generosity, and unity this month is all about.
Wishing You a Blessed Ramadan!
As we embrace this holy month, let’s spread love, kindness, and meaningful words. Whether you’re fasting or supporting those who are, a simple Ramadan greeting can uplift hearts and strengthen connections.
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