For the Fatiha ceremony for the dead (Isal-e-Thawab) – Yes. You can read the English translation and Allah understands all languages. For Salah (prayer) – No. You must recite Fatiha in Arabic. However, while learning, you can hold a paper with transliteration. Once memorized, Arabic is obligatory.
Bismillah... Ar-Rahman... Ar-Rahim... Alhamdu lillahi rabbil 'alamin... Ar-Rahmanir-Rahim... Maliki yawmid-din... Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in... Ihdinas-siratal mustaqim... Siratal-ladhina an'amta 'alayhim... ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dallin. fatiha ka tarika in english
In the context of daily prayers (Namaz/Salah), "Fatiha" refers to (The Opening). Its recitation is a pillar (Rukn) of prayer. Without it, the prayer is invalid. For the Fatiha ceremony for the dead (Isal-e-Thawab) – Yes
For every Muslim, the prayer (Salah) is the pillar of religion, and the foundation of that prayer is Surah Al-Fatiha. Without it, the prayer is incomplete. Many new Muslims, children, and even born Muslims who are refreshing their knowledge often search for to ensure they are reciting it correctly, with proper pronunciation and etiquette. You must recite Fatiha in Arabic