Please note that within each religion, there is a wide spectrum of beliefs and preferences. This site is to serve as a guide rather than an absolute template for each religion.
Major Islamic Holidays:
Ramadan (including Layl’at al-Qadr)
Month long Holiday in the Spring
Marked by repentance, fasting, and gratitude towards Allah
Last ten days celebrated based on the day the Koran was revealed (Layl-at al-Qadr)
Eid Al-Fitr
Celebrated after Ramadan
Marks the end of fasting
Eid al-Adha (marks the Hajj)
3 Months after Ramadan
Based on the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is required to make (Hajj)
Mawlid al-Nabi
At the end of April
Based on Mohammed’s birthday
“No one besides Allah can rescue a soul from hardship.”
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