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no_hypocrisy

(48,555 posts)
Sat Apr 20, 2024, 08:48 AM Apr 2024

For the past two weeks, I've greeted Muslims with "Eid Mubarack" to

signify my recognition of the conclusion of Ramadan.

As a cashier, my greeting elicits their faces brightening with smiles. As a teacher (yes, I'm both), big smiles and a kiss on the cheek.

Why can't we say "Eid Mubarack" like we say "Merry Christmas"?

Look, I'm an atheist, but I'm also a humanist. I respect others' beliefs. I'm not challenging my beliefs or theirs. It's courtesy and respect.

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For the past two weeks, I've greeted Muslims with "Eid Mubarack" to (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Apr 2024 OP
So good to see your post. Have never heard the expression you mention, to my knowledge, so I looked it up: Judi Lynn Apr 2024 #1
I think saying "I'm a humanist" is the best title one can..... EarnestPutz Apr 2024 #2
No problem with that edhopper Apr 2024 #3
I see when women wear a chador or a burka. no_hypocrisy Apr 2024 #4
Makes sense edhopper Apr 2024 #5
Same here! Lunabell Apr 2024 #6

Judi Lynn

(162,290 posts)
1. So good to see your post. Have never heard the expression you mention, to my knowledge, so I looked it up:
Sat Apr 20, 2024, 09:19 AM
Apr 2024


Thank you, very much.

EarnestPutz

(2,559 posts)
2. I think saying "I'm a humanist" is the best title one can.....
Sat Apr 20, 2024, 09:23 AM
Apr 2024

....claim for oneself. Right up there with "I try to be kind to others" and "I try to listen to other people"
Good for you.

edhopper

(34,640 posts)
3. No problem with that
Sat Apr 20, 2024, 09:52 AM
Apr 2024

but how do you know who is Muslim?
I don't say Merry Christmas. I say Happy Holidays.

no_hypocrisy

(48,555 posts)
4. I see when women wear a chador or a burka.
Sat Apr 20, 2024, 09:56 AM
Apr 2024

I say "Eid Mubarack" to both the husband and the wife when they're couples.

Lunabell

(6,756 posts)
6. Same here!
Sat Apr 20, 2024, 11:59 AM
Apr 2024

I'm a total atheist, but I do the same. The owner of the gas station I go to gets the biggest smile when I say it. And this year, I talked to him and asked a few questions about their Eid feast. He just was going on and on about his wife's cooking and he just really looking forward.

I asked him where he was from and his eyes saddened a little. "Palestine." He answered. I said, "Oh, my friend, I am so sorry. I have no words to help." I said, "Just know that there are some of us who want a peaceful resolution and a homeland for both Palestinians and Israelis." He smiled again and said, "Yes. We can live in peace if we choose."

As I left, I said, "Assalamu alaikum!" And he replied, "Walaikum Assalam,"

And as Passover begins for my Jewish friends this Monday, I say, "Chag Sameach!"

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