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

[no_hypocrisy]

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.

[Judi Lynn]

1. So good to see your post. Have never heard the expression you mention, to my knowledge, so I looked it up:

Thank you, very much.

[EarnestPutz]

2. I think saying "I'm a humanist" is the best title one can.....

....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]

3. No problem with that

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

[no_hypocrisy]

4. I see when women wear a chador or a burka.

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

[edhopper]

5. Makes sense

I'll try to remember that.

[Lunabell]

6. Same here!

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!"