Ramadan is one of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar. A period of deep spiritual reflection, it is when Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours and abstain from drinking, eating or engaging in sexual relations for the duration of their fast. Eid al-Fitr signifies the end of Ramadan and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwāl, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.
If you're looking to send greetings to loved ones during Ramadan, we've gathered a selection of Ramadan quotes and wishes to share with family and friends. In our list below, you'll find inspiring and comforting quotes plus messages perfect to write inside cards and alongside gifts.
While Muslims speak many different languages, you'll find all messages below in English.
Ramadan wishes for spouses
God chose you as my clothing. (2:187) He dressed me very well.
You’re sweeter than a box of dates. Happy Ramadan!
Thank you for loving me even when I’m hangry. Ramadan Mubarak.
Extra hugs and kisses for an extra special day. Eid Mwah-barak!
My heart lights up like a Ramadan lantern when I’m with you.
I love you more than my morning coffee on Eid day.
Ramadan wishes for kids
Here comes the Ramadan Drummer and Ramadan too. I hope this month is filled with lots of fun for you!
My shining star, my crescent moon, my Eid balloon. We miss you so much, we hope to see you soon!
We break our fast with a date, I hope your Ramadan is great!
Prayer rugs and Eid hugs, happy holidays to my cuddle bugs!
Make a dua list and check it twice. Don’t forget to ask for Paradise!
To the coolest kid I know: May this Ramadan help you grow!
Ramadan wishes for family and friends
Greetings of peace, a delicious feast, may His blessings never cease.
One month of fasting for a reward everlasting. Ramadan Kareem.
May your days and nights be Mubarak and bright.
Welcome Ramadan, welcome month of the Quran!
Whatever your heart can dream, you will surely have it in Ramadan Kareem. Have a blessed month!
Wishing you an easy fast.
I’d travel from afar for a taste of your iftar. Happy Ramadan to my favourite cook!
May God accept from us, and from you. Eid Mubarak!
Love, laughter and lanterns. Thanks for a wonderful iftar party!
My favourite Ramadan recipe? All of us gathered together.
Hard work pays off. Eid Mubarak!
In a year it only comes once, the Sultan of eleven months!
Ramadan quotes
Whether you want a longer quote to keep in mind during the month of Ramadan or you want to write someone a longer message, then these longer quotes might be just what you have in mind.
"Let our religions unite us for human kindness rather than dividing us on what we believe. Eid Mubarak." - Hockson Floin
"In Arabic, the word fitna, meaning 'hardship,' stems from the word fatanah, which means “to test gold, burn with fire.” Just as gold is heated to extract valuable elements from the useless surrounding material, it is through the fire of our trials that our golden essence is unearthed." - A. Helwa, Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
"Ramadan is not only to stay thirsty and hungry; it is also to realize the real thirsty and hungry ones to help; it is true worship." - Ehsan Sehgal
"In His infinite mercy, Allah has sent the light of Ramadan to erase the night. He has sent the month of the Qur’an so that He might elevate us and bring us from our isolation to His nearness." - Yasmin Mogahed, Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free from Life's Shackles
"The question is not whether God is lovingly speaking to us, the question is, are we open enough to listen?"
- A. Helwa, Secrets of Divine Love Journal: Insightful Reflections that Inspire Hope and Revive Faith
When is Ramadan 2024?
As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan began on Monday 11th March 2024, and will end on Tuesday 9th April 2024.
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