As Muslims all over the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, you may hear some words and phrases said that you won't understand. Arabic is the most commonly used language in Islam and is the original language of the Qur'an so it is common for Muslims to use Arabic words and phrases when discussing Islamic topics or at Islamic events.
But to someone who is unfamiliar with Islam, these words and phrases can be very confusing and often sound similar to other phrases, making it hard to distinguish what they actually mean. For example, when wishing someone a good Ramadan, you would not traditionally say "happy Ramadan" like you would if someone was celebrating Christmas.
But fear not, we have compiled the most common words and phrases you may hear during Ramadan as well as a rundown of how they should be pronounced so you can engage better with your Muslim friends and family.
