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Muslim Festivals
Muslim festivals are popular for their ‘making of feasts’ and ‘breaking of fasts’. During these festivals, the markets remain flooded with colorful glittering clothes, ornaments, perfumes, dried fruits, sweets and other delicacies. These festivals are also marked by processions and other religious rites. People offer prayers and also sacrifices to the Almighty. The festivals are observed according to the Islamic calendar. Apart from these facts we have also provided you with interesting stories associated with these festivals.
Id-ul-Fitr Festival
As soon as the new moon is sighted, the month-long fast ends. People visit mosques, assemble in the Idgah, recite prayers and offer alms. They greet one another at home and in the neighborhood. People visit their friends and relatives, and exchange greetings. They make special dishes and sweets which they share with their neighbors. Here we give you an insight into the legend behind the celebration of Id and also the ways in which the festival is celebrated by the Muslim community...
Barah Wafat
Barah Wafat are the twelve days (barah) during which the prophet was sick. It is also known as Id-e-Milad, a festival of both grief and joy. It is a day on which the prophet was born and also died. The festival commemorates the life and teachings of the prophet. Here we provide you a sketch on the prophet’s life and also the different ways how these twelve days are celebrated...
Haj
Haj is not a festival but a pilgrimage that is undertaken as a duty. Every Muslim who believes in Allah has to go on a pilgrimage (Haj) to Kaabah. The religion also mentions who are the ones exempted from this duty. For those who do not have a clear idea of the conditions to be fulfilled before going on Haj, we provide information of immense help. We also discuss how important Haj is for a Muslim...
Id-ul-Azha
It is a festival that conveys a message for the younger generations. They are taught to respect the sentiments and feelings of their parents. On this day the Haj celebrations in Mecca conclude. During this festival sacrifices of goats and camels are made. But what is the story behind the performance of these sacrifices? What makes the festival so important? Find answers to these questions...
Moharram
Moharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The festival marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain. The shias wear black clothes during Muharram as a sign of mourning. To express their grief people inflict wound on themselves using sharp metal chains. There are also some interesting stories associated with this festival.