With Ramadan 2023 beginning on Thursday, March 23, in Saudi Arabia, now is a good time to brush up on some basic Arabic phrases.
We have put together a guide that covers everything from iftar to Ramadan Kareem - a greeting you might hear during the 29 or 30 days of fasting.
Here are some of the most important Arabic phrases to learn:
Iftar
This means "breakfast". It is the meal served at sunset to break the fast.
Suhoor
The pre-dawn meal before the day's fast begins.
Ramadan Kareem
A greeting that means "generous Ramadan".
Mubarak Ramadan
Another greeting to wish everyone a happy Ramadan.
Salah
Prayer is another of Islam's five pillars. Five prayer times are observed throughout the day, beginning at dawn and ending at sunset.
Zakat
This is another of Islam's five pillars. Adult Muslims are required to give 2.5 percent of their wealth in that particular year to the poor and needy. It can be given at any time of year, but it is most prevalent during Ramadan.
Sawm
Fasting is a term used to describe one of Islam's five pillars.
Taraweeh
In addition to the five daily prayers, special congregational prayers are held each evening during Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
This three-day celebration marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of celebrations with prayers, festivities, food, and gifts.
Taqabbala Allah
May God accept your fasting and prayers.
Eid Mubarak
Blessed Eid.
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