The Culture and Beauty of Women’s Festive WearThe abayas have been used by the Muslim women as a traditional wear since time, with the aims of enhancing the aspect of decency besides comfort. Nonetheless, the Eid abaya has been developed over the years, and different styles have come up ...
Since Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, feasting is an important part of this Muslim holiday. There are no universally traditional Eid foods, but the holiday typically includes rich foods that may not have been eaten during Ramadan, along with elaborate regional or family recipes. Invitation...
Paying a visit to the graves of deceased family and friends is also an Eid tradition. And we can’t forget about sweets! Eid al Fitr is also known in some cultures (such as Turkish and Pakistani) as the Festival of Sweets. Every culture has traditional Eid desserts that they make or bu...
Editor’s Note: Mawlid is celebrated all across Muslim countries, with the exception of a few. In many Muslim-majority countries, Mawlid is declared a public holiday. Should Muslims Celebrate the Mawlid? Another consideration… not all Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s s.a.w’s birthday. Wa...
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, abstain from pleasures and pray to become closer to God.
Yes! It is of course a Muslim country. However, the vast majority of people who live in Dubai aren’t from Dubai. It has a HUGE expat population. And with that, there are venues to serve them. Most hotels have alcohol licences, and therefore have bars within them. ...
Over the past few years, however, the hate group count has started rising again "in part due to a presidential campaign that flirted heavily with extremist ideas," the SPLC says. The number stands at 917 as of last year, up from 892 in 2015, with the number of anti-Muslim groups near...
The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon; this year, the first day is expected to be on or around March 11. Muslim communities may start Ramadan on different days, due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the...
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid. 7 Arabs An individual belonging to a culture originating in the Arab world. Arab poets are renowned for their eloquence. 7 Muslim A believer in the pillars of Islam. As a Muslim, giving to charity is part of his faith. 7 Arabs A citizen of an Ar...
In 2024, the first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around April 10; the exact date may vary among countries and Muslim communities. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File) Read More 2 of 16 | FILE - Muslims try to catch balloons distributed after Eid al-Fitr prayers, ...