The holy month of Ramadan marks a significant time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world will be preparing to take part in the celebrations.
Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam – the essential rules that all Muslims follow – along with the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity) and the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, reports iNews.
In 2025, Ramadan starts on February 28 and is expected to end on March 30.
With this in mind, you may be wondering how you can wish people a Happy Ramadan in your family, at work and in your local community.
@kauscooks Ramadan Recipes: Chicken & Sweetcorn Breadrolls Have you made these yet for your Ramadan prep? This was one of my most popular Ramadan recipes for 2024 so thought I’d share here again! Recipe (makes 20-25) - 500g chicken breast - 2 tbsp oil - 1 onion - 3 cloves garlic - 1 tsp paprika - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp oregano - 1 tsp ground cumin - 1 tsp chilli flakes - 1 tbsp plain flour - 125 ml whole milk - 50g cream cheese - 150g sweetcorn - 100g shredded mozarella - White bread slices - 3 eggs and 4 tbsp milk - 150g breadcrumbs Method: 1. Sauté onions and garlic for 3 minutes until softened. 2. Add the chicken and seasonings, then cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. 3. Stir in plain flour and cook for another 3-4 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste. 4. Pour in the milk, mix well and simmer on low for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. 5. Add the cream cheese and sweet corn, mixing everything together well. 6. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. 7. Once cooled, stir in grated mozzarella cheese if you want a cheesy filling. 8. Trim the crusts off the bread and roll each slice thinly. 9. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling onto each slice of bread. 10. Seal the edges using a flour-water paste, pinching them together firmly. You can also seal the edges with a fork for extra security, but it's not necessary. 11. Dip each filled bread in an egg-milk mixture. 12. Coat in breadcrumbs, making sure each piece is fully covered. 13. You can freeze for later use, allow to thaw for 2 hours before frying 14. Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, or until golden brown and crispy #ramadanrecipes ♬ Kill Bill - Arabic Version - YAD Oud
How do I wish someone a Happy Ramadan?
One of the most popular greetings during the ninth Islamic calendar month is “Ramadan Mubarak”, which translates from the Arabic word meaning “blessed”, reports iNews.
This phrase therefore means “Blessed Ramadan”, which can be used in the same way as wishing somebody a “Happy Ramadan”.
Another greeting phrase “Ramadan Kareem” isn’t used as much in the holy month but translates as “Generous Ramadan”.
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Although this expression can be used as a greeting in a similar way to “Ramadan Mubarak”, it can also be used to describe Ramadan in another way.
There is some debate around whether using “Ramadan Kareem” is appropriate, as the expectation of generosity can be “considered against the principles of fasting and prayer central to observing the holy month”, according to iNews.
However, Khaled Boudemagh, described by Gulf News as a Dubai-based language expert, said: “Ramadan is a month of generosity, therefore wish Kareem.”
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