Religion
Related: About this forumFor 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.
Judi Lynn
(162,491 posts)Thank you, very much.
EarnestPutz
(2,647 posts)....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
(34,997 posts)but how do you know who is Muslim?
I don't say Merry Christmas. I say Happy Holidays.
no_hypocrisy
(49,044 posts)I say "Eid Mubarack" to both the husband and the wife when they're couples.
edhopper
(34,997 posts)I'll try to remember that.
Lunabell
(7,003 posts)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!"