Islamic Festivals

Festivals

There are two Muslim festivals set down in Islamic law: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha ("Eid" or "Id" is a word meaning festival).

There are also several other special days which Muslims celebrate.

Al-Hijra (1 Muharram) - The Islamic New Year's Day

This festival commemorates the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) moved from Mecca to Medina. 

This was the beginning of the growth of Islam into a world faith.

Eid ul Adha

Zulhijjah: Eidul-Adha, Hajj, Sacrifice, etc.

 

Zulhijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar. Literally, it means "hajj." Obviously, this name of the month indicates that the great annual worship of "hajj" is performed in this month, which gives it special significance. Some specific merits and rules relevant to this month are mentioned below: