Muslims celebrate Ramadan by decorating their homes with lights and banners. Image:Pic: iStock Friends and family members often greet one another with 'Ramadan Mubarak' or 'Ramadan Kareem' to mark the start of the holy month - and will meet at 'Iftar' gatherings in the evening, to break t...
This evening marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the annual time for Muslims around the world to celebrate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed.
Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer, renewal of faith and to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Additionally, at the end of the month, Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr (breaking the fast), a day for Thanksgiving by gathering together with friends and ...
The sighting of a new crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan, a time for piety and self-reflection.
Why is Ramadan an important holiday on the Muslim calendar? Why do Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha? Why do we celebrate Muharram? Why is Muharram important? Why does Islam follow a lunar calendar? Why is Passover 8 days? Why is Hanukkah celebrated for 8 days?
Why do we celebrate Muharram? What was the miracle of Hanukkah? Why is Ramadan an important holiday on the Muslim calendar? What is the first day of the Jewish calendar? When does the new year start on the Jewish calendar? Why do you dress up on Purim?
After a month of self-control, devotion, and dedicatedprayer, Muslims celebrate what they have just accomplished with the Festival of Breaking the Fast—the beginning of this holiday. This holiday is usually a national one in countries with large Muslim populations. Celebrations for this holiday ty...
At the end of the April, we enter the Islamic month of Ramadan. During the month, Muslims will fast during daylight hours. Again, this festival carries a message of short-term sacrifice for a greater good. Self-Isolate, much? We’ll finish off by telling you about one festival that has...
Prominent Islamophobe Katie Hopkins claimedthe Coronavirus lockdown will end on May 23, so Muslims can celebrate Eid at the end of Ramadan. The Times jumped in, “Experts Fear a Spikein UK Coronavirus Cases During Ramadan”. The “expert” was Dr Adnan Sharif, a consultant transplant nephrologi...
Once Ramadan is over, it's Eid - the festival of breaking the fast. Celebrations for Eid last for three days, during which people gather to celebrate the end of the holy month. Muslims commonly celebrate with good food, Eid prayers at the mosque, and by wearing new clothes....