Eid Mubarak

I stopped to take in the atmosphere—an enormous display of Muslim pride, from the extra-large neon “Eid Mubarak” sign to a troop of young girls reciting Quran verses on a huge stage in the intersection.

Soon, he ended up on the large stage yelling “Eid Mubarak!” to a cheering crowd, where he proudly proclaimed himself to be the first elected Muslim official to run for mayor.

To wish someone well at Eid, you can say "Eid Mubarak", which means "Blessed Eid".

Rizvi’s family also heads to the mosque on the first day of Eid for special prayers and to wish friends and family a blessed feast and festival by saying “Eid Mubarak” before heading home to open presents.

Traditionally, it's a time to gather with family and friends, wish them "Eid Mubarak" - Blessed Eid - and share meals, exchange gifts and engage in charitable acts.