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Khaleej Times
an hour ago
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- Khaleej Times
Sharjah Ruler wishes UAE President, Vice Presidents on Eid Al Adha
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has wished UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The Sharjah Ruler also sent Eid greetings to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the Rulers of the other Emirates, leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and leaders of Arab and Islamic nations. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, also sent similar wishes.
Times of Oman
2 hours ago
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- Times of Oman
HM the Sultan exchanges Eid Al Adha greetings with leaders of Arab, Islamic countries
Muscat - On the advent of Eid Al Adha 1446 AH, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings with kings and leaders of the Arab and Islamic countries. In his cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to them and the peoples of their countries. His Majesty prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions on them and on peoples of their countries, as well as all Muslims around the world with blessings and bounties. on their turn, the leaders expressed their sincere greetings and best wishes to His Majesty the Sultan and the Omani people. They prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant his Majesty good health and well-being. They also prayed to the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty at a time his people has achieved further progress and prosperity in various spheres.
Times of Oman
a day ago
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- Times of Oman
HM the Sultan exchanges greetings with Emir of Qatar, President of Iran
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged greetings over a phone call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al Adha. During the telephonic call, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his best wishes of good health, welfare and happiness to Sheikh Tamim. His Majesty also wished the people of Qatar further accomplishments and development, wishing all Muslims all over the world constant stability and progress. On his turn, Sheikh Tamim expressed his best wishes of good health and wellbeing to His Majesty the Sultan and for the return of this and similar occasions for many years to come. Meanwhile, His Majesty the Sultan also exchanged greetings over a telephonic call with President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During this call, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Pezeshkian, praying to Allah the Almighty for the return of this blessed occasion on President Pezeshkian and the people of his country while they realize aspirations of further progress and prosperity. On his turn, President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his sincere greetings to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing His Majesty and the Omani peoples continued happiness, with enduring joy for all Islamic nations.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
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- Times of Oman
HM the Sultan greets President of Italy
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of success to President Mattarella in achieving aspirations of the people of his country. His Majesty also wished the bilateral relations further progress and growth in all sectors.
The National
26-05-2025
- The National
Twelve ways to wish someone a happy Eid Al Adha
As Muslims across the region and the world prepare to celebrate the Eid Al Adha holiday in mosques and homes, it is a good time to refresh our minds on greetings. When it comes to holiday salutations, there are more possibilities than the frequently used and perfectly serviceable Eid Mubarak, which translates to 'blessed Eid'. In addition to sharing good energy for the future, these Eid greetings include references to health, family and spirituality. Here are 12 Arabic greetings to add to yourroster, separate from Eid Mubarak. 1. Kullu aa'min wa antum bikhair Translated to: 'Wishing you blessings throughout the year,' this is another popular, meaningful greeting. Kullu aa'min wa antum bikhair is often used when popping over to the family home for that big Eid breakfast. The reply here is wa antum bikhair, which means 'may you also be blessed". 2. Asakum min uwadah This is as much a heartfelt greeting as a prayer for your well-being. Translated to mean: 'May you successfully go on to witness many more Eids," this is a common refrain shared across the UAE and the wider GCC. Simply repeat the greeting back in reply. 3. Snin Deyma The greeting is commonly used in North African Arabic-speaking communities, such as those in Tunisia and Algeria. Meaning 'lasting years', it carries a sentiment similar to the English phrase 'many happy returns' and is often used during Eid or other communal celebrations. 4. Ayyamukum sa'eeda Short and sweet, this is a warm greeting meaning: 'May your days be happy." While often heard during Eid, it is versatile enough to be used in other festive social gatherings, such as birthdays and weddings. 5. Taqabal Allah minna wa minkum This salutation encapsulates translates to: 'May Allah accept from you and us." It's a phrase that can be used as an Eid greeting on its own, a neat accompaniment to Eid Mubarak or in reply to any Eid greeting. 6. Bil Afrah Daimeen Another Gulf favourite, this warm and poetic saying, meaning: "May you always be in joyful occasions", is a timeless expression suitable for family celebrations. 7. Kol sana wa anta tayeb You don't get a more Egyptian salutation than this. Essentially meaning: 'Happy birthday to you,' the term is wonderfully malleable and can be used in most instances when you want to congratulate or wish someone all the best. Like many Arabic greetings, the reply is often repeating the last two words of the saying. In this case, it's 'wa enta tayeb', which basically means 'and to you as well". 8. Salmeen ghanmeen Want to deliver an elegant and seldom-used Eid tribute? Try this for size. This is a well-known, yet sparsely used, GCC greeting, wishing someone both a content and insightful Eid. The response, 'fayzeen', is similarly poetic, meaning 'may you have more and prosper". 9. Eid saeed Sometimes, after a full day of well-wishes and congratulations, finding a zippy Eid greeting is handy. On that score, you won't find a phrase more streamlined and casual than Eid saeed, which simply means 'happy Eid". That said, it would best to reserve it for the youth and use the other standards for the elderly as a sign of respect. 10. Barakallahu lakum fil Eid Meaning: "May Allah bless you during Eid," this is a heartfelt tailor-made for the festive season and often exchanged during family gatherings. 11. A'adahu Allah laina wa wlaikum bil khair wa al barakat This is an Eid greeting full of gratitude for experiencing the blessed holidays. Heard in the Gulf, it means: "May Allah return it to us and to you with goodness and blessings." 12. Atamanna lakum Eidan mali'an bil farah wa al surur Translated to: "I wish you an Eid full of joy and happiness," this all-encompassing greeting is mostly heard in Syria and Jordan. A version of this story was first published in April 2024
