Tag: Islam

The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. This is a mandatory duty for all capable Muslims. (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… Read More

In Shia Islam this is a day for mourning the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In Sunni Islam this is a day for commemorating God’s parting of the… Read More

Hijri New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented. A day in the… Read More

The Day of Arafah is the second day of the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims move to Mt. Arafat where the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons…. Read More

Eid al-Adha is the second of the main holidays celebrated by Muslims. It honours Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, however God provided a lamb to… Read More

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. The day is commemorated with prayers and festive meals. (Wikipedia)

Laylat al Qadr or Night of Power is commemorated as the night the Quran was first sent down from heaven to the world and also the night when the first… Read More

Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates Muhammad’s first revelation. (Wikipedia)

Lailat al Miraj celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, where he then ascended to heaven.