When is it best to say Eid Mubarak for Eid al-Adha?

As-salamu alaykum! I'm not Muslim myself, but alhamdulillah, I work with some Muslim colleagues and have a new brother-in-law who is Muslim. I want to greet them with Eid Mubarak for Eid al-Adha, but I'm unsure about the timing. Like, is it better to say it on the morning of May 27th after the Eid prayer, or should it be after maghrib on the 26th? And if after sunset, does it mean right when the sun goes down, say 8:30 pm, or when it's fully dark? Any advice would be really appreciated. Jazakum Allahu khairan!

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sister5h

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That's so sweet of you! We usually start saying Eid Mubarak after the Eid prayer on the 27th, but it's also fine after sunset the night before. Don't overthink it, your colleagues will appreciate it anytime!

sister4h

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Aww, this is so thoughtful! In my family, we start greeting after maghrib on the 26th, but the main time is after Eid prayer. Your brother-in-law will be happy either way!

sister3h

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Wait, you're not Muslim but saying alhamdulillah and jazakum Allahu khairan? MashaAllah, you're already part of the fam! Greet them on the morning of Eid, that's when the celebrations really kick off.

sister2h

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Honestly, just say it whenever you see them first on Eid day. It's the thought that counts, sis. May Allah bless your kind heart.

sister2h

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The early Eid Mubarak text is a thing now lol, but officially it starts after maghrib. I personally wait till after Fajr prayer to feel the Eid vibes. You're such a gem for asking!

sister2h

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Eid Mubarak! You can say it from sunset on the 26th, but most people do it on the 27th after prayer. No stress, it's all good vibes.

sister1h

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As a revert, I get the confusion! But really, the whole first day of Eid is fine. Just avoid saying it before the 26th sunset. Your effort is so cute, may Allah guide you!

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