Some interesting ways to say good night include the following:
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It is good night’s sleep, not good night sleep. The expression “good night’s sleep” has an apostrophe + “s” because “night” is a possessive noun in this context.
For example, when you’re writing good night wishes, you might use “I hope you have a good night’s sleep.”
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It is good night, not goodnight in formal writing. The expression “good night” is two words (e.g., “Good night, Dad! I’m going to bed now”).
However, “goodnight” (one word) is common in informal contexts and creative writing (e.g., the song “Goodnight, Irene” or the book Goodnight Moon).
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Armed Forces Day is a holiday set aside to thank those who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. Armed Forces Day 2025 is May 17, 2025.
Although both are celebrated in May, Armed Forces Day is distinct from Memorial Day, which is a day dedicated to mourning and honoring those who died during their military service.
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Memorial Day is a day set aside to mourn and remember those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May each year.
Veterans Day is dedicated to honoring anyone who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is observed on November 11 every year, which coincides with the anniversary of the end of World War I (also known as Armistice Day).
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Because Memorial Day is a day to remember and mourn those who have died while serving in the military, it is generally not considered appropriate to say “Happy Memorial Day.”
Instead, you could say, “Have a meaningful Memorial Day.” If you are reaching out to the family of a fallen service member, you could say “I am thinking of you this Memorial Day” or let them know that you are remembering their loved one.
If you are posting on social media, you could use a phrase like “Honoring the fallen this Memorial Day.” Additionally, you could include a Memorial Day quotation that emphasizes honor, sacrifice, or freedom.
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“Udhiyah” is the practice of ritually sacrificing an animal on the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. It is also known as “qurbani.”
Udhiyah commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as commanded by God.
The udhiyah usually involves a livestock animal like a goat or cow. The meat is later divided up and shared among each family, their friends, and those in need.
Both “udhiyah” and “qurbani” translate as “sacrifice,” though with slightly different connotations. To translate more Arabic words, use QuillBot Translate for free.
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“Qurbani” (also known as “udhiyah”) is the sacrificial slaughter of an animal during the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha.
The qurbani commemorates how the Prophet Abraham was willing to slaughter his son out of obedience to God.
The qurbani typically involves a goat, sheep, or other livestock animal. It is an obligation for all Muslims who can financially afford it. After the sacrifice, the meat of the animal is distributed among the family, friends, and those in need.
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The Islamic calendar, also known as the “Hijiri calendar,” has 12 months. Two examples are Ramadan and Dhu al-Hijjah, when Eid al-Adha takes place.
Since the Islamic calendar is lunar, its months change each year in relation to the Gregorian calendar (e.g., Ramadan can take place in May, June, July, etc.)
The names of the Islamic months have different meanings. For example, Dhu al-Hijjah means “the one of pilgrimage.”
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The meaning of “Eid” in Arabic is “festival” or “celebration.”
The word “عيد,” romanized as “ʿīd,” is often translated as “Eid,” given that many English speakers are familiar with the concept.
There are two Eids: Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.
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