Maulid-An Nabi
The birthday of the Prophet
Isra’ and Mi’Raj
Anniversary of the Night Journey of the Prophet
and his Ascension to the Heavens
Nisfu Sha’Ban
The middle of the month of Sha’ban
1 Ramadan
The first day of the month of fasting
Lailatul-Qadr
The eve of the 27th day of Ramadan
Idul-Fitr
The Little Festival or the feast of the breaking of
the fast marks the end of the Muslim month of
fast or Ramadan when no food is taken from sun-
rise to sunset. This festival, similar in some ways
to Christmas, is marked by prayers of gratitude,
good will, and the exchange of presents.
Waqfatu “Arafat”
Pilgrims assemble on Arafat, Mecca
Idul-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice)
The Great Festival is celebrated throughout the
Muslim world for 3 days. This feast takes place on
the “day of sacrifice” during the pilgrimage to
Mecca.
Ramadan
Long before the Islamic religion was started by Mohammed, the month
of Ramadan was regarded by the Arabs as a holy month. They reckoned
Ramadan as the month of spiritual stocktaking. Before his commission as
Prophet, Mohammed was in the habit of retreating to Hira’, a cave outside
Mecca, during Ramadan. He would spend the time in meditation. It was
during Ramadan that Mohammed received his first revelation.
The Islamic religion continued the tradition of dedicating the month of
Ramadan to religious. pursuits. Mohammed proclaimed Ramadan as a time
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