Islamic Festivals

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Posted: 12 years ago
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My deeni taleem isnt outstanding,

Just wanted to know other than both Eid and Ramadan, which other muslim festivals are there?

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Posted: 12 years ago
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The main ones are two Eids -Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal)
The Celebration concluding Ramadan
Ramadan, the month of fasting, ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. Literally the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (Eid al-Adha is the other). At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.
A sense of generosity and gratitude colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques.

Second Eid-- Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu'l-Hijjah)
The celebration concluding the Hajj
Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates the prophet Abraham's willingness to obey Allah by sacrificing his son Ishmael. According to the Qu'ran, just before Abraham sacrificed his son, Allah replaced Ishmael with a ram, thus sparing his life.
One of the two most important Islamic festivals, Eid al-Adha begins on the 10 day of Dhu'l-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Lasting for three days, it occurs at the conclusion of the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims all over the world celebrate, not simply those undertaking the hajj, which for most Muslims is a once-a-lifetime occurrence.
The festival is celebrated by sacrificing a lamb or other animal and distributing the meat to relatives, friends, and the poor. The sacrifice symbolizes obedience to Allah and its distribution to others is an expression of generosity, one of the five pillars of Islam.


& Ramadan..

There are Milad un Nabi which is the prophet Mohammad's (pbuh) birthday.

Laylat al-Qadr which
Known as The Night of Power, The Night of Destiny as well. First verses of the Quran were revealed to prophet Muhammad in this night. It is in the last 10 days of Ramadan however exact day is not known. It is the most important night in Islam. Surat Al-Qadr describes its importance.

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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: .x-bumblebee-x.

The main ones are two Eids
& Ramadan..

There are Milad un Nabi which is the prophet Mohammad's (pbuh) birthday.

Laylat al-Qadr which
Known as The Night of Power, The Night of Destiny as well. First verses of the Quran were revealed to prophet Muhammad in this night. It is in the last 10 days of Ramadan however exact day is not known. It is the most important night in Islam. Surat Al-Qadr describes its importance.

i was going to say this but just saw ur comment...

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Posted: 11 years ago
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Really? When is the prophet's birthday celebrated?
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Buttercup celebrating prophet (saw) bday is an act of bidah, the exact date is not confirmed, none of the sahabas cite any celebrations, its nowhere on the Quran or hadith...
Bumblebee got all other points right 👍🏼
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Originally posted by: AnotherAdmirer

Buttercup celebrating prophet (saw) bday is an act of bidah, the exact date is not confirmed, none of the sahabas cite any celebrations, its nowhere on the Quran or hadith...

Bumblebee got all other points right👍🏼




Erm okay. Is it a cultural thing? Because there are alot of rasams vaghaira that sime people associate with religion, but they are not actually correct for example the wholr dargah scene. It would be great if you could shed some light on it.

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