How to Say “Eid Mubarak” in Tunisian Arabic (Derja)

In Tunisia, Modern Standard Arabic is understood, but everyday speech is mostly in Tunisian Arabic, commonly called Derja. Eid greetings in Tunisia are often warm, casual, and full of local expressions you’ll hear in real conversations.

This guide includes:

• Arabic script

• easy pronunciation for English speakers

• clear meanings

• copy-paste Eid message examples

1) The most common Eid greeting (also used in Tunisia)

✅ عيد مبارك

Arabic: عيد مبارك
Pronunciation: Eed mbarak
Meaning: Happy Eid / Blessed Eid

Universal across the Arab world and commonly used in Tunisia too, especially in texts.

2) Very common Tunisian Derja phrases

✅ عيدك مبروك

Arabic: عيدك مبروك
Pronunciation: Eedek mabrouk
Meaning: Happy Eid (to you)

One of the most natural ways to wish Eid in Tunisia.

✅ عيّشك

Arabic: عيّشك
Pronunciation: Aïchek (also heard as ʿaychek)
Meaning: Thanks / “May you live” (a very Tunisian “thank you”)

In Tunisia, people often reply with عيّشك when someone wishes them Eid—especially in quick, friendly interactions.

✅ صحة ليك

Arabic: صحة ليك
Pronunciation: Sahha lik
Meaning: Health to you / Bless you (friendly)

This is a very Tunisian expression used in many positive contexts (food, congratulations, celebrations). It can be used around Eid as a warm add-on.

3) Religious Eid greetings (very common)

✅ تقبل الله منا ومنكم

Arabic: تقبل الله منا ومنكم
Pronunciation: Tqabbal Allah menna w menkom
Meaning: May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you

Classic Eid greeting, used often after the Eid prayer.

✅ الله يتقبل

Arabic: الله يتقبل
Pronunciation: Allah yetqabbal
Meaning: May Allah accept

Short, common, and natural in conversation.

4) How to reply in Tunisian Arabic

Here are natural replies in Tunisia:

• و إنت زادة
  Arabic: و إنت زادة
  Pronunciation: W ent zéda
  Meaning: You too

• و إنتوما زادة (to a group)
  Arabic: و إنتوما زادة
  Pronunciation: W entouma zéda
  Meaning: You all too

• الله يبارك فيك
  Arabic: الله يبارك فيك
  Pronunciation: Allah ybarak fik
  Meaning: May Allah bless you

• عيّشك
  Arabic: عيّشك
  Pronunciation: Aïchek
  Meaning: Thanks

5) Tunisian Eid messages

Simple WhatsApp message

عيدك مبروك 🤲
الله يتقبل

Pronunciation: Eedek mabrouk, Allah yetqabbal.
Meaning: Happy Eid, may Allah accept.

Warm message (friends/family)

عيد مبارك
إن شاء الله ديما لاباس عليك

Pronunciation: Eed mbarak, inchallah dîma labes ʿليك (ʿlik).
Meaning: Happy Eid, may you always be well.

More religious message

تقبل الله منا ومنكم
و عيد مبارك

Pronunciation: Tqabbal Allah menna w menkom, w eed mbarak.
Meaning: May Allah accept from us and from you, and happy Eid.

6) Tunisian Derja vs Standard Arabic

• Standard Arabic: correct but more formal

• Derja: what people naturally use in Tunisia

To sound natural, عيدك مبروك (Eedek mabrouk) plus a friendly reply like عيّشك (Aïchek) works great.

Conclusion

The most common ways to say Happy Eid in Tunisian Arabic (Derja) are:

• عيدك مبروك (Eedek mabrouk)

• عيد مبارك (Eed mbarak)

• الله يتقبل (Allah yetqabbal)

• and a very Tunisian reply: عيّشك (Aïchek)

👉 To go further:

• read our main guide How to Say Eid Mubarak in Arabic (common phrases across the Arab world),

• and learn seasonal expressions in our guide How to Say “Ramadan Kareem” in Tunisian Arabic (Derja).