Maulid-An NabiThe birthday of the ProphetIsra’ and Mi’RajAnniversary of the Night Journey of the Prophetand his Ascension to the HeavensNisfu Sha’BanThe middle of the month of Sha’ban1 RamadanThe first day of the month of fastingLailatul-QadrThe eve of the 27th day of RamadanIdul-FitrThe Little Festival or the feast of the breaking ofthe fast marks the end of the Muslim month offast or Ramadan when no food is taken from sun-rise to sunset. This festival, similar in some waysto Christmas, is marked by prayers of gratitude,good will, and the exchange of presents.Waqfatu “Arafat”Pilgrims assemble on Arafat, MeccaIdul-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice)The Great Festival is celebrated throughout theMuslim world for 3 days. This feast takes place onthe “day of sacrifice” during the pilgrimage toMecca.RamadanLong before the Islamic religion was started by Mohammed, the monthof Ramadan was regarded by the Arabs as a holy month. They reckonedRamadan as the month of spiritual stocktaking. Before his commission asProphet, Mohammed was in the habit of retreating to Hira’, a cave outsideMecca, during Ramadan. He would spend the time in meditation. It wasduring Ramadan that Mohammed received his first revelation.The Islamic religion continued the tradition of dedicating the month ofRamadan to religious. pursuits. Mohammed proclaimed Ramadan as a time2-73
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