About Birthday
A birthday marks the anniversary of the day a person was born. It is a personal celebration of the year gone by and the one ahead, usually shared with family and friends through wishes, cake, gifts and blessings.
A birthday is a yearly celebration of a person's life. It is a chance to tell someone how much they matter, to look back on the year that has passed, and to wish them well for the year ahead.
Birthdays are celebrated in many different ways across cultures and families. For some, the day is about a big party. For others, it is a quiet meal, a phone call from loved ones or a visit to a place of worship.
How it is marked
Friends and family send wishes, often at midnight or first thing in the morning, and many people cut a cake, blow out candles and make a wish. In many Indian homes, the day begins with elders' blessings, a sweet dish and sometimes a prayer or a visit to a temple, gurdwara, church or mosque. Colleagues and classmates share small treats or sign a group card.
Milestone birthdays, such as a first birthday, 18th, 50th or 60th, are often marked with bigger gatherings.
What to write
Make it personal with a shared memory, an inside joke or a wish that fits the person.
- Happy birthday! Midnight call done, cake on Saturday, and the embarrassing photos are already in the family group.
- Happy birthday, Mausi. Hope this year brings good health and, finally, a proper holiday.
- Another year older, still my favourite person to call. Have a lovely birthday.
How to wish someone on Birthday
affection and good wishes for the year ahead, with humour or blessings to suit the person
Write a few lines in your own words, pick a design and share it as one link on WhatsApp, Instagram or anywhere else. They open an animated card made just for them, with no app and no sign-up.
Language tip: English, Hindi + regional language.
Frequently asked questions
What should I write in a belated birthday card?
Keep it light and warm. Apologise briefly for the delay, then focus on your wishes for the person, for example "Sorry I'm late, but my wishes for your year ahead are just as big."
How do I write a birthday wish for an elder?
Use a respectful tone and wish them good health, peace and happiness. Thanking them for their guidance or blessings makes the message feel personal.
Can I send a birthday card as a link?
Yes. You can make a free animated birthday card on Kehdoo and share it as a link on WhatsApp or any messaging app, with no app or sign-up needed.
What is Birthday?
A birthday marks the anniversary of the day a person was born. It is a personal celebration of the year gone by and the one ahead, usually shared with family and friends through wishes, cake, gifts and blessings.
How do I wish someone on Birthday?
Focus on affection and good wishes for the year ahead, with humour or blessings to suit the person. On Kehdoo you can write a short message, pick a design and share a free animated Birthday card as a single link, with no app or sign-up needed.
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