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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalIslamic CalendarBirth of the Prophet is an Islamic religious observance
Birth of the Prophet: February 4Birth of the Prophet is a joyous celebration for Islam followers all over the world. The Birth of the Prophet is the remembrance of the birth of the prophet Muhammad. It is mostly known as Mawlid, a generic term used for the birthday of a religious figure, and that means to give birth or bear a child. It is celebrated on the third month of the Islamic calendar, the Rabi’ al-awwal. Eid al-Adha Observed by Muslims Around the World
Eid al-Adha: November 27Eid al-Adha is a religious observance for all Muslims. Every year, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. The observance on the Gregorian calendar changes from year to year, being celebrated from November 27 to November 30 in 2009. It is the Festival of Sacrifice, or the Greater Eid, that commemorates the faith and obedience of Abraham to sacrifice Ishmael, his son, as requested by God. Muslims Around the World Observe Ramadan
Ramadan Dates: August 11 to September 10Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance in many parts of the world. Ramadan is an Islamic observance during the whole of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting. Ramadan is also known as Ramzan. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is known as Ramadan from the Arabic root ar-ramad denoting intense heat. Fasting, prayers, charity, and self-accountability are expected to be followed during this time. The whole month is fully dedicated for associated religious observances. During Ramadan no food or drink of any sort is consumed after true dawn until sunset. Shab-e-baraat
Shab-e-baraat Date: July 8Shab-e-baraat is a Islamic observance in Islamic countries. Shab-e-Bara’at (literally meaning the Night of Emancipation) is celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Sha’ban in the Islamic calendar. |
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