BADUNG, Bali — As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims across Bali and around the world prepare to celebrate Idul Fitri, a time of spiritual renewal, family gatherings, and—perhaps most significantly in the workplace—moments of reconciliation.
The tradition of seeking and offering forgiveness, known in Indonesia as “mohon maaf lahir dan batin,” is central to the holiday. For professionals working in Bali’s multicultural environment, where colleagues may come from different islands, countries, and faith traditions, finding the right words to express this sentiment can strengthen workplace relationships and build lasting goodwill.
Whether you’re sending a quick message to a supervisor, a thoughtful email to a team member, or a group note to your office chat, here are 50 Eid greetings in both English and Balinese—crafted to suit the diverse workplaces that define modern Bali.
Greetings for Supervisors and Bosses
When addressing senior colleagues, a tone of respect and gratitude is appropriate.
- English: Happy Eid Al-Fitr 1447 H. I ask for forgiveness physically and spiritually. May blessings and happiness always accompany us all.
Bali: Rahajeng Rahina Idul Fitri 1447 H. Tiang nunas ampura lahir miwah batin. Moga-moga kerahayuan lan karahajengan satata ngiringin iraga sami. - English: Thank you for your exceptional guidance and leadership this past year. Wishing you and your family a blessed Eid.
Bali: Matur suksma antuk bimbingan miwah kepemimpinan ida dané ring warsa sané sampun lintang. Ngiringang ngaturang Rahajeng Idul Fitri majeng ida dané miwah kulawarga. - English: I ask for forgiveness for any mistakes I may have made while working with you. Selamat Idul Fitri.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura antuk sakancan iwang sané sampun tiang laksanayang rikala makarya sareng ida dané. Rahajeng Idul Fitri. - English: May this Day of Victory bring peace and blessings to you and your loved ones.
Bali: Moga-moga Rahina Kamenangan puniki ngicénin karahayuan lan wara-nugraha majeng ida dané miwah anak sané kasayangang. - English: Thank you for your support and exceptional collaboration. Happy Eid.
Bali: Matur suksma antuk dukungan miwah kolaborasi sané luar biasa. Rahajeng Lebaran.
Greetings for Colleagues and Team Members
For peers, a warm and collegial tone works best.
- English: Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum. Happy Eid, and I apologize for any shortcomings in our collaboration.
Bali: Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum. Rahajeng Idul Fitri, miwah tiang nunas ampura yening wenten iwang ring pasawitrayan iraga. - English: Happy Eid Al-Fitr. May our workplace bond grow even stronger.
Bali: Rahajeng Rahina Idul Fitri. Moga-moga pasawitrayan iraga ring genah makarya sayan erat. - English: I apologize physically and spiritually. May this Eid bring happiness to everyone.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura lahir miwah batin. Moga-moga Idul Fitri puniki ngicénin karahajengan majeng iraga sami. - English: Happy Eid. I want to express my gratitude for your wonderful cooperation during this past year.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri. Tiang jagi ngaturang suksma antuk kerja sama sané becik salami warsa puniki. - English: May the spirit of Eid bring new energy to our work.
Bali: Moga-moga semangat Idul Fitri ngicénin energi anyar ring pakaryan iraga.
Short and Sweet Messages
Perfect for WhatsApp, Instagram, or quick emails.
- English: Happy Eid Al-Fitr. Forgive me for any mistakes.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri. Nunas ampura antuk iwang iwang. - English: May happiness always be with you and your family.
Bali: Moga-moga karahajengan satata ngiringin ida dané miwah kulawarga. - English: Asking for forgiveness, physically and spiritually.
Bali: Nunas ampura lahir miwah batin. - English: Selamat Lebaran. May blessings always accompany us.
Bali: Rahajeng Lebaran. Moga-moga waranugraha satata ngiringin iraga. - English: Wishing you peace and joy this Eid.
Bali: Ngaturang rahajeng Idul Fitri, moga-moga nemu karahayuan lan kerahajengan.
Warm and Personal Greetings
For colleagues you know well.
- English: I apologize for anything I may have said or done that was less than appropriate. Happy Eid.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura yening wenten ucapan utawi laksana sané kirang pantes. Rahajeng Idul Fitri. - English: May this Eid bring new optimism to your life and work.
Bali: Moga-moga Idul Fitri puniki ngicénin optimisme anyar ring kahuripan miwah pakaryan ida dané. - English: Thank you for your advice and collaboration. Happy Lebaran.
Bali: Matur suksma antuk piteket miwah kolaborasi ida dané. Rahajeng Lebaran. - English: I hope we all return from the holiday as better versions of ourselves.
Bali: Moga-moga iraga sami kondur saking liburan dados jadma sané sayan becik. - English: I ask for your forgiveness, personally and directly.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura ring ida dané, pribadi miwah langsung.
Formal and Professional Greetings
For official correspondence or formal emails.
- English: Happy Eid Al-Fitr 1447 H. May health and blessings always accompany us all.
Bali: Rahajeng Rahina Idul Fitri 1447 H. Moga-moga kerahayuan miwah waranugraha satata ngiringin iraga sami. - English: I extend my sincere apologies for any errors or shortcomings in our professional relationship.
Bali: Tiang ngaturang ampura ring ida dané antuk sakancan iwang miwah kirang ring pasawitrayan profesional iraga. - English: May our cooperation continue to run smoothly in the coming year.
Bali: Moga-maga kerja sama iraga setata lancar ring warsa sané pacang rauh. - English: Happy Eid. I appreciate your involvement and dedication in the workplace.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri. Tiang ngajeng-ngajeng pisan antuk keterlibatan miwah dedikasi ida dané ring genah makarya. - English: May this Eid bring peace to all.
Bali: Moga-moga Idul Fitri puniki ngicénin kerahajengan majeng iraga sami.
Group Greetings for Office Chats
For sending to teams or department groups.
- English: Happy Eid Al-Fitr to all colleagues. May our workplace always be filled with harmony.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri majeng sami rekan makarya. Moga-maga genah makarya iraga setata kapenuhin kerahayuan. - English: Wishing everyone a blessed Eid. Thank you for the wonderful teamwork this year.
Bali: Ngaturang Rahajeng Idul Fitri majeng iraga sami. Matur suksma antuk kerja sama tim sané becik warsa puniki. - English: May the spirit of Ramadan continue to guide us throughout the year.
Bali: Moga-maga semangat Ramadhan setata nuntun iraga ngantos warsa sané pacang rauh. - English: Happy Eid. Let’s start the new chapter with renewed energy and cooperation.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri. Ngiring ngawitin babad anyar antuk energi miwah kerja sama sané sayan becik. - English: Selamat Lebaran to all. May we meet again next Ramadan.
Bali: Rahajeng Lebaran majeng iraga sami. Moga-maga iraga prasida mapapas malibi ring Ramadhan sané pacang rauh.
Messages Expressing Gratitude
Focusing on thankfulness for the working relationship.
- English: I want to express my gratitude for the wonderful cooperation all this time.
Bali: Tiang jagi ngaturang suksma antuk kerja sama sané becik salami puniki. - English: Thank you for your excellent collaboration. Happy Eid.
Bali: Matur suksma antuk kolaborasi ida dané sané utama. Rahajeng Idul Fitri. - English: I am grateful for your presence in the workplace. Selamat Lebaran.
Bali: Tiang ngrasaang suksma antuk kehadiran ida dané ring genah makarya. Rahajeng Lebaran. - English: Thank you for the good relationship and cooperation.
Bali: Matur suksma antuk pasawitrayan miwah kerja sama sané becik. - English: I appreciate all your suggestions and teamwork. Happy Lebaran.
Bali: Tiang ngajeng-ngajeng pisan antuk sakancan saran miwah kolaborasi ida dané. Rahajeng Lebaran.
Messages About Forgiveness
Emphasizing the core Idul Fitri tradition of mutual forgiveness.
- English: I ask for forgiveness for any mistakes I may have made during our work together.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura antuk sakancan iwang sané sampun tiang laksanayang salami makarya sareng ida dané. - English: Forgive me for any shortcomings. Selamat Idul Fitri.
Bali: Nunas ampura antuk sakancan kirang. Rahajeng Idul Fitri. - English: I apologize for any words or actions that were not as they should have been.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura antuk sakancan ucapan utawi laksana sané kirang pantes. - English: Asking for forgiveness, physically and spiritually, and hoping we remain healthy.
Bali: Nunas ampura lahir miwah batin, miwah moga-maga iraga sami seta kerahayuan. - English: I apologize for all mistakes made in the past.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura antuk sakancan iwang sané sampun lintang.
Short One-Liners
Minimalist messages for quick delivery.
- English: Happy Eid, and may happiness always be with you.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri, miwah moga-maga karahajengan setata ngiringin ida dané. - English: Selamat Lebaran. May there always be blessings.
Bali: Rahajeng Lebaran. Moga-maga setata wenten waranugraha. - English: Happy Eid Al-Fitr. Asking for forgiveness.
Bali: Rahajeng Idul Fitri. Nunas ampura. - English: May we all have health and success.
Bali: Moga-maga iraga sami maduwe kerahayuan miwah kasuksésan. - English: Happy Day of Victory. Peace to all.
Bali: Rahajeng Rahina Kamenangan. Kerahajengan majeng iraga sami.
Closing Messages
For ending longer notes or emails.
- English: Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri, and forgive me for everything.
Bali: Rahajeng Rahina Idul Fitri, miwah nunas ampura antuk sakancan iwang. - English: May this Eid bring peace and joy to your home and workplace.
Bali: Moga-maga Idul Fitri puniki ngicénin kerahayuan miwah karahajengan ring umah miwah genah makarya ida dané. - English: Thank you for all the good memories this past year. Happy Eid.
Bali: Matur suksma antuk sakancan kenangan manis warsa puniki. Rahajeng Idul Fitri. - English: I apologize physically and spiritually, and I hope we meet again next Ramadan.
Bali: Tiang nunas ampura lahir miwah batin, miwah moga-maga iraga prasida mapapas malih ring Ramadhan sané pacang rauh. - English: Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyful Eid Al-Fitr.
Bali: Ngaturang rahajeng miwah kerahajengan Rahina Idul Fitri majeng ida dané miwah kulawarga.
More Than Just Words
These Eid greetings are more than messages to be sent via text or social media. They represent a sincere intention to strengthen relationships, nurture workplace harmony, and create a warmer, more respectful professional environment.
In Bali’s uniquely multicultural setting—where Balinese Hinduism meets Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and other faiths—the tradition of seeking forgiveness transcends religious boundaries. It becomes a shared cultural practice that reinforces the island’s spirit of tolerance and mutual respect.
Whether you choose English for international colleagues or Balinese to honor the island’s local culture, the sentiment remains the same: a wish for peace, a request for forgiveness, and hope for continued collaboration in the year ahead.
Rahajeng Idul Fitri 1447 H. Moga-maga kerahayuan miwah karahajengan satata ngiringin iraga sami.
