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

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.