Islam

Happy Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year. This day begins the month of Muharram, the first day of the lunar new year. It begins when the crescent moon is spotted. (Wikipedia)

Mawlid is the Islamic observation of the day when the Islamic prophet Muhammad was born. Often organized in some countries by the Sufi orders, Mawlid is celebrated in a carnival manner, large street processions are held and homes or mosques are decorated. Charity and food is distributed, and stories about the life of Muhammad are... Read More