Muslims

Eid-al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic holidays and commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son to God. Just as Ibrahim was about to kill Ishmael, God instructed him to sacrifice a ram in his place. Muslims celebrate Ibrahim's obedience to God and vow to be like him. Who… Read More »Eid al Adha

Al-Hijra is the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, and the first day of the Islamic New Year. Al-Hijra marks the day in AD622 when Muhammad and the first Muslim community migrated from Mecca to Medina. Who celebrates? Muslims around the world. How do people celebrate? Most Muslims regard the… Read More »Al-Hijra

Ashura marks the day that the grandson of the prophet Muhammad was martyred and for Shiite Muslims it also marks the day that Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by the parting of the seas. Who celebrates? It is a day of remembrance for all Muslims but is celebrated differently by different Islamic… Read More »Ashura

Milad un Nabi commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. It is used by people of the Muslim faith to discuss and celebrate his birth and teachings. The day is also known as Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Mawlid or Eid-e- Milad. Who celebrates? Muslims around the world. How do people celebrate? It is celebrated with talks about the Prophet,… Read More »Milad un Nabi