Ramadan
(1-29 Ramadan 1430 H) - 22 August 2009 - 19 September
2009
This is the most
special month in Islamic tradition in which Muslims
fast for the whole month. Muslims use to do more
ibadah during this month to get closer to the almighty
Allah.
Eid ul Fitr
(1 Syawal 1430 H) - 20 September 2009
As Ramadan finishes,
it is time for celebration and to glorify Allah. This
is a festival of joy, where gifts are exchanged,
family and friends get together, and Muslims forgive
each other.
Eid ul Adha
(10 Dzulhijjah 1430 H) - 27 November 2009
Also known as Eid
of Sacrifice, this marks the end of hajj (pilgrimage)
and commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim.
Islamic New Year
(1 Muharram 1431 H) - 18 December 2009
Islamic Calendar,
unlike the Gregorian, is purely lunar. It was
established during the Caliphate Umar's reign. It is
called Hijri Calendar for its starting point was the
time when Prophet Muhammad went for hijrah from Makkah
to Madinah (Yatsrib).
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