Review of Muslim holidays in September 2019.
Muslims do not celebrate as many holidays as Orthodox Christians. The most important holidays can be considered the Sacrifice and Breaking the Fast. Muslims also perform prayers and celebrate Ashura Day and Arafat Day. All these dates are considered memorable and remain in the hearts of Muslims.
List of all Muslim holidays in 2019: dates
Muslim production calendar with working days and weekends for 2019
What holidays do Muslims have in August-September 2019: brief description, dates
If you look at the Muslim calendar, there are few holidays. Kurban Bayram is considered one of the most solemn. It begins in 2019 after sunset on August 11 and ends at sunset on August 14.
This is the day of sacrifice. On this day, the family sacrifices an animal. In the evening, a huge table is set and the family prays.
Features of the Kurban Bayram celebration:
- Even before sunrise, it is necessary to wash the body and put on clean clothes. After this, loved ones ask each other for forgiveness.
- After sunrise is carried out morning prayer(prayer). Afterwards, an animal is sacrificed. It could be a camel, sheep, ram or goat. Under no circumstances should a sick or very weak animal be killed.
- A man over 18 years old is allowed to participate in the sacrifice procedure. He must be sufficiently wealthy, sober and healthy.
- After the animal is sacrificed, its carcass is divided into three parts. One part is left in the family. The second part is given to neighbors. The rest must be distributed to the poor. After that, everyone goes about their business. Women are preparing a festive dinner. In the evening the whole family gathers at the festive table. A prayer of thanksgiving is offered.
- On this day one cannot refuse help and alms to anyone. Everyone who turns to you for help will have to receive alms. This is a must. God will punish for refusal.
It's huge Muslim holiday. Believers believe that it was on this day that Allah created the heavens, angels and Adam. According to some prophecies, it is on the day of Ashura that the day of judgment and the end of the world will occur. That is why on this day Muslims pray fervently and ask Allah for forgiveness for their sins.
In general, Muslims believe that several events occurred on the Day of Ashura:
- The grandson of the great prophet Muhammad Hussein has died. On this day people mourn and hold prayer services. The man was a believer and died a painful death
- Salvation of the Prophet Musa by the Almighty. But on the same day, Allah destroyed Pharaoh and his troops. This speaks of the mercilessness of God
- Adam's repentance for his sin
- The first man went to Heaven
This day is not particularly celebrated. It is believed that it is necessary to fast and constantly pray on this day. Shiites mourn for Hussein and hold prayer services.
When is Ashura Day in 2019 and what holiday is it? On the streets of the city you can see circus performers putting on performances and entertaining passers-by. Dramatic performances are staged about the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Such performances are quite strange. The actors themselves and everyone who wants to torture themselves, showing how unlucky and how Hussein suffered. Basically Allah teaches humility and obedience. Therefore, fasting on the day of Ashura is considered optional, but desirable. Allah will take this into account on the Day of Judgment. You can watch the video for more information about what and how to do on the day of Ashura.
This year 2017, Muslim holidays are presented in the Islamic Hijri calendar for each month, with the days of celebrations, which you will find below on the page.
It is important to know why there are so few holidays in the Muslim calendar, and all because at one time the Prophet Muhammad did not allow his followers to celebrate non-Muslim holidays, take part in them and count them among the holidays of Islam.
When a devout Muslim takes part in a religious Islamic holiday, he thereby joins the ritual of his religion, which he practices, honors and which completely suits him.
What holiday do Muslims have in 2017 - what are they by month?
Around that time, Muslims began to have two great holidays - Breaking the Fast (Eid al-Fitr), which begins immediately after the fast of Ramadan, and Sacrifice (Eid al-Fitr), marked by the end of the Hajj (the pilgrimage of devout Muslims to pray and worship shrines to Islamic Mecca).
Initially, other Muslim dates were not taken into account and were considered significant Islamic holidays. Therefore, there were no ceremonial events on their occasion.
At the same time, it is worth noting that at approximately the same time, special places were allocated in the Muslim calendar for such solemn days, How:
– Juma – Namaz ( friday prayer among devout Muslims) is one of the most favorite days of the week for Muslims, and Juma begins after sunset on Thursday and continues until sunset on Friday.
– The Day of Ashura is a day of mourning, remembrance and voluntary fasting.
– Arafat Day is the last day of Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca), when the faithful visit the holy Mount Arafat and perform namaz prayer there.
– Night of Predestination – on this night they read the Koran, pray and ask for forgiveness for their sins
These holidays for the Muslim world were predestined not as a time for fun, but as days for diligent worship of the Lord God.
All other festivals in Islam are considered memorial dates.
Which is quite unusual, although not at all surprising - given the orientation of the Islamic religion, the attitude of Muslims to celebrating holidays is not at all familiar to, for example, Christians or Catholics.
If for some people who profess a religion other than Islam, some religious holiday is considered a reason to have fun and take a break from everyday life, then for Muslims any celebration is just another reason to increase their good deeds, which, according to the faith of Islam, will be credited to them on the Day of Judgment, compared with their bad deeds and deeds.
Days of celebration of some holidays among Muslims give them an extra incentive to worship Allah more diligently. So, residents Muslim countries on sacred days and nights for them, they read certain prayers The Koran and perform ritual prayers, and they also strive to please their loved ones, relatives and even strangers.
On the days of celebrating some triumph of Islam, it is customary among devout Muslims to visit each other, invite guests to their home, set a rich table, give donations to those in need of help, and give gifts.
Religious Muslim holidays in 2017 will be celebrated according to the lunar Islamic calendar and in strict accordance with the Hijri. Due to the fact that Islamic holidays are “tied” to the Lunar calendar, they shift by about 11 days every year.
It should be noted that initially the word “Hijra” meant a pilgrimage-journey from Mecca to Medina.
The year of the end of the Hijra - in the Muslim chronology - became the first and it was from that moment that the modern history Islam.
It is also important to remember that the day in the Islamic calendar is counted not from the moment of sunrise, but from its sunset.
Thus, the night of the new day for Muslims is the previous day.
Navruz in 2017 – March 21
Navruz cannot be called a religious holiday - it is rather a folk holiday and is dedicated to the spring equinox. Usually people on this day remembered the deceased, in addition, on Navruz Zoroastrians worshiped the forces of fire, which in turn was considered life energy, thus sent to us by the sky.
Date of Navruz holiday in 2017
Every year it is the same and does not differ from previous ones, and therefore Navruz in 2017 is celebrated on March 21. Over the many years of existence of this celebration, it was either canceled or reintroduced, and even today it is celebrated only in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. But the Arabs do not celebrate Nowruz at all. But the duration of the holiday is different in each country. In some states it is celebrated from March 21 to 23, and in others even for 6 days, that is, from the 21st to the 27th. In these countries, Navruz is one of the most popular holidays and is revered not only as a day of spring, but also as New Year.
Traditions of Nowruz
According to legends, Nowruz must be spent having fun and, as is the case in many countries, it is believed that work is not allowed. On the night of the 20th to the 21st, Muslims gather with their whole family and begin their celebration. Moreover, according to popular belief, if you spend this day outside the house, you will not see it at all for the whole year, and therefore they used to try not to leave their home and have fun with their relatives. In addition to traditional sweets (shekerbura, baklava, badamburoy, gogal) and pilaf, there are seven dishes that begin with the letter “s” (sabzi, semenya, sked, sumac, sirke, etc.)
Baraat Night 2017 – May 11
It is a holy night in Muslim culture and is celebrated in the Hijri month of Sha'ban. According to the sages, the month of Ramadan is the time to collect fruits for one’s good deeds, but Sha’ban, on the contrary, is the period when it is necessary to sow them. Days 14 and 15 are considered turning points when it is necessary to pray and fast.
Date of the holiday: Holy Night of Baraat
Every year it is different and is determined quite simply - for Muslims it is always the night from the 14th to the 15th of the month of Sha'ban. In 2017, Baraat Night is celebrated on May 11th. This day is not only a symbol of goodness and philanthropy, but also a holiday of forgiveness of sins, correction and purification.
Traditions on Baraat Night
Muslims pray all night for the forgiveness of sins, and in the morning they perform the ritual of ablution. They prepare for this day carefully - they wash their clothes white, or simply buy new white ones, clean the house, wash everything and get rid of trash. And after the ritual of ablution, they put on clean clothes and go to breakfast, where the head of the family says a prayer. In this case, the table must be low and it is called dastarkhan. Holiday dishes Usually light, they try to serve more vegetables, since intensive preparation for the month of Ramadan begins from this day.
Ramadan in 2017 - from May 27 to June 25
Ramadan is not one day, but a whole month, which Muslims sacredly honor and observe strict fasting all this time. According to all adherents of Islam, the month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars on which, in principle, their faith rests.
When does Ramadan start in 2017? Ramadan Bayram in 2017
As we have already said, Ramadan is the month that immediately follows the month of Shaabat. It is determined according to the phases of the moon and is the ninth month of the year. In 2017, Ramadan Bayram begins on May 27 and ends on June 25, respectively.
Ramadan traditions
Throughout the month, faithful Muslims pray and strictly fast. They try more than usual to do good deeds and cleanse themselves of filth. Moreover, in addition to abstaining from food, Muslims also refuse intimacy with their wives.
Eid al-Fitr in 2017
This is the second most important holiday for adherents of Islam. On this day, Muslims rejoice that Allah has given them the opportunity spiritual growth– the whole month of Ramadan and analyze the results of the past fast.
Date of Eid al-Fitr holiday
At the end of the month of Ramadan, namely on June 26, the Muslim people celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, or as it is also called Eid ul-Fitr.
Traditions of the holiday Eid al-Fitr
At the end of the fast, they throw a loud, rich and joyful holiday with no less generous treats. The holiday must be celebrated strictly in the family circle, and a restaurant or cafe is not welcome. The first thing they do on this day is to put on festive clothes and go to the mosque, but only men do this, and women at this time prepare treats and the house for the celebration. After a family meal and prayer, many go to visit their family and friends, while others, accordingly, invite everyone to visit them. They also continue to give alms, sometimes this is a treat from the table, but most often it is a monetary alms. Don’t forget to visit the cemetery where relatives are buried.
Night of power and predestination (Laylatul-qadr) in 2017 - June 21
In Islam, this is the main and most powerful night, when you can ask for anything and the Almighty will fulfill it. And all because, according to legend, it was on this night that the Koran was sent down to earth, therefore, every year, according to the teachings of Muslims, Allah shows special mercy and blessing.
Date of Laylatul Qadr holiday
The date of the holiday usually varies, as it occurs ten days before the end of the month of Ramadan, and, accordingly, depends on the phase of the moon. In 2017, Laylatul Qadr is celebrated on June 21. It is worth noting that they have one peculiarity, because during this period the weather is usually good, everything is calm and not even a single star falls from the sky.
Traditions of Laylatul-qadr
It is advisable not to sleep at all or very little that night, which is what Muslims do. Free time It’s better to devote to prayer either for forgiveness or for blessing, each has its own needs. Also, if on some day a Muslim missed any prayer or prayer, he can perform it that night. It is imperative to spend time analyzing the whole year, drawing conclusions from your actions and the actions of other people. The menu on this day and the previous one should also be lighter and less greasy, since, according to them, heavy food does not draw you to the prayer mat, but makes you sleepy.
Eid al-Adha in 2017 – September 1
This is the second holiday that Muhammad commanded to celebrate and is the second largest holiday after Ramadan Bayram. It is also called the Feast of Sacrifice, Kurban Bayram, and Eid al-Adha. The holiday symbolizes absolute, pure and sincere faith in the Almighty, unity with him and approach.
Date of Eid al-Adha 2017
They remember the holiday in the month of Dhul-Hijjah on the 10th, that is, in 2017, Kurban Bayram is celebrated on September 1. All Muslims adhere to lunar calendar, as a result of which all holidays are slightly shifted.
Traditions on Kurban Bayram
Just like on Ramadan Bayram, fasting is observed before the holiday itself, but its difference is that it lasts not 30 days, but 10. Then, at the end of it, Muslims also perform the ritual of ablution in the morning, put on clean clothes and the men go to the mosque. Moreover, no one eats anything in the morning. Also, during the day everyone goes to preach, but in the evening they slaughter the sacrificial animal and cook festive table. Killed livestock is usually eaten within the family circle and some is always left for the poor; food or money is also collected for them. In general, the holiday should take place in an atmosphere of kindness and sacrifice, and therefore whoever asks for help on this day cannot be refused.
Arafat Day 2017 – August 31
According to legend, it was at the foot of Mount Arafat that Adam and Eve met after they were expelled from paradise. It is believed that on this day the significance and weight of actions doubles, that is, if you have done a good deed, the reward will be equivalent to the fact that you helped two people, not just one. The same applies to the bad ones, the punishment for them will be doubly stronger.
Date of Arafat Day 2017
Arafat Day is celebrated on the 9th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, in the lunar calendar used by Muslims it is the twelfth. Therefore, in 2017, Arafat Day is celebrated on August 31st.
Holiday traditions
Mostly on this day, Muslims strive to get to Mount Arafat to make a pilgrimage to holy places and, of course, to pray. Mostly believers turn to Allah for forgiveness of sins. However, we all understand that not everyone is able to get to the mountain, so those who did not succeed try to do as many good deeds as possible and pray at home.
Ashura Day 2017 – October 1
Ashura Day can be called a unique holiday, since at this time the Earth, the first man, heaven and angels were created. In addition, it was on this night that the Prophet Muhammad received most of his revelations.
Day of Ashura – date for 2017
According to the Muslim calendar, this is always the 10th day of the month of Muharram. At the same time, just before the holiday, fasting is observed, which lasts 2-3 days. So, in 2017, Ashura Day is celebrated on October 1st.
Holiday traditions
Since one of the prophets of Islam, Hussein, died on this day, the Day of Ashura can rather be called mourning. According to tradition, every time Muslims carry out a procession dedicated to him. Many cultural institutions try to tell visitors about the life of the prophet - this is theatrical performances, stories, songs, concerts and so on.
Arbaeen in 2017 – November 9
This day is also dedicated to the Prophet Hussein - this is a wake that is held for 40 days of mourning after his death. This day recalls the heroism and courage of Hussein, who was able to resist the usurpers Umayds and Abbasids.
Arbaeen holiday date
From the description and meaning of the holiday, you can guess that it is celebrated on the fortieth day after the Day of Ashura. This event usually falls on the 20th day of the month of Safar, that is, in 2017 we will celebrate Arbain on November 9th.
Holiday traditions
This day is called by many one of the largest gatherings of people. Muslims in Arbain organize pilgrimages to holy places, and the most important part of the program is the reading of surahs at the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina. This tradition got its name - Ziyarat; this part of the ritual also includes the obligatory decoration of the tomb and sacrifice. In addition, every self-respecting Muslim tries on this day to show his kindness and help those in need: give alms, food, money, and so on.
Miraj in 2017 – April 25
The festival of Miraj is dedicated to the dream of Muhammad, when the Archangel Gabriel ascended him to heaven. According to legend, Allah then showed him both hell and heaven, and then allowed him to appear before his throne. Also in this dream, Muhammad had the opportunity to communicate with other prophets.
Miraj holiday date
On April 25, 2017, all Muslims will celebrate Miraj. If we talk about the lunar calendar and Islamic traditions, they celebrate it on the 27th of the month of Rajab.
Holiday traditions
It is noteworthy that in different cities traditions and rituals may vary slightly. For example, in some it is customary to eat food as always, but in others, on the contrary, to abstain completely, and still others, perhaps, try to just eat vegetables dietary dishes. However, they are united by one tradition that is observed everywhere. After sunset, in every Muslim family set a rich table with an abundance of meat and fish dishes, be sure to invite relatives and close friends. Hands are washed before and after the meal, and guests are given a special bowl of water to perform this ritual. Before starting dinner, Muslims say: “O Allah, bless this food and save us from hell.” But at the end: “Thanks be to Allah, who sent us food and drink and made us Muslims.” Only the head of the family and the owner of the house should start the meal, and then everyone else.
Juma holiday
Juma is a day specially designated by Allah and dedicated to the Muslim community. It is believed that on this day Adam was created, introduced into paradise, and in the future, according to Muslim prophecies, the Last Judgment will occur on Juma.
Juma holiday date
Juma does not have a clear established date, since it is the same as Sunday in our understanding. This holiday occurs on every Friday of every week.
Holiday traditions
As we have already mentioned that Juma was established in honor of the Muslim community. That is, so that all believers on this day always gather and perform Friday Juma prayer, which, in fact, is what they do before today Muslims. Also, many believe that all good deeds done on this day will be more highly valued, which means the reward will double.
Muslim New Year 2017 (Hijri New Year)
It is from this day that the Muslim lunar calendar begins. Despite many differences in terms of traditions on this holiday, they still have something in common with us. According to folk superstition As you spend the month of Muharram, the whole year will pass.
Holiday date: Muslim New Year
The Muslim New Year is celebrated on the 1st of the Muslim month of Muharram. In 2017 it is September 22. Although this holiday is considered the New Year in Islam, it is official holidays it is not included and is not marked as they do here.
Holiday traditions
As you already understand, there are no special traditions on this day. Usually a special fast is observed throughout the month - As-saum. According to the canons of Islam, eating and drinking water, various entertainments, incense, bathing, smoking and sexual intercourse are prohibited during daylight hours. At night, all prohibitions are lifted, however, many clergy do not advise allowing yourself too much.
Each culture has different traditions, teachings, and even holidays. For example, Islam has its own Muslim calendar, which indicates special days, for example, Muslim New Year or others significant days, which in Christianity are considered holidays, but in Islam, it is more likely memorable days when you should pray even more diligently and not go out on a grand scale.
The fact is that during the formation of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad prohibited those who profess Islam from celebrating any other holidays, such as Christian ones. At the same time, if we single out a Muslim holiday, the prophet established a day called Ramadan Bayram (the holiday of breaking the fast), as well as the day of Kurban Bayram (the holiday of sacrifice). These dates are the main holidays in the Muslim world. But on these dates, Muslim holidays are not limited. There are other so-called holidays, but they are less significant and are not celebrated as widely by Muslims; rather, these are dates when Muslims pray and worship Allah with great zeal.
Muslim holidays in 2017: calendar
The calendar of Muslim holidays will help you figure out when a particular holiday begins and ends.
Nowruz
Nowruz is a Muslim holiday, but it is more folk than religious. Every year the date when Navruz should begin does not change, it is March 21, and in 2017 too. This day was included in the Muslim calendar as a veneration of the equinox. On this day, those who profess Islam remember the dead and worship the forces of fire, an element that is considered life energy.
Interesting! Narvuz also has the Tatar New Year. Despite the fact that the Tatars living in Russia celebrate the New Year, like most Russians, on the night of December 31 to January 1, the traditional date of this holiday among the Tatars is spring equinox.
Night Baraat
The 2017 calendar also includes a date such as Baraat night, which will take place on May 11 in 2017. This holiday is a day of goodness and philanthropy, forgiveness of sins, correction and purification. One of the important traditions of this holiday is the morning ritual of ablution. At the same time, they prepare for ablution in advance, wash white clothes, or buy a new one, clean the house, and after the ceremony they put on clean clothes and sit down for breakfast, and, before starting the meal, they read a prayer.
The year according to the Muslim calendar also includes the period when Muslims fast. This period is called Ramadan, which lasts a month. In 2017, Ramadan will begin on May 27 and end on June 25. Therefore, Muslims spend the summer, namely its beginning, in strict fasting. Ramadan is the most important period for Muslims, this period is considered to refer to one of the five pillars on which all faith rests. Ramadan Bayram, as established by the Prophet Muhammad, is one of the most important dates in the life of Muslims, and given that during this period all supporters of the faith observe strict fasting, such a serious period cannot be called a holiday.
Throughout Ramadan Bayram, Muslims pray a lot, give up many foods, abstain from intimacy with their wives, and try to do more righteous deeds.
Before the second most important holiday among Muslims, which was established by the prophet, comes, namely, Kurban Bayram, adherents of Islam celebrate the following days:
Uraza Bayram - June 26, 2017 (the day when Muslims sum up Ramadan);
Night of Predestination - June 21, 2017 (one of the most powerful nights for Muslims, when they can ask their God for everything, and this desire will certainly be fulfilled, since it was on this powerful night that the Koran was sent to earth).
Kurban Bayram
As already noted, it was the Prophet Muhammad who commanded to celebrate this day as especially important. This holiday is the sincere faith of Muslims in Allah, the day of unity with him and approaching him.
Due to the fact that Muslims follow the lunar calendar, the dates of the holiday are shifted. The main Muslim holiday in 2017 will take place on September 1. On Kurban Bayram, Muslims also fast, but it lasts 10 days, when the fast ends, everyone performs ablution, puts on white clothes, and the men go to the mosque.
Since the holiday is a day of sacrifice, an integral part of it is in the evening, after the sermon, to slaughter an animal and prepare it for the holiday meal. In addition, part of the animal must be shared with those who need help.
Hijri New Year
The Muslim New Year 2017 marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. The Hijri New Year, despite the difference in traditions compared to the usual New Year, has similar features. So, for example, Muslims believe that as they spend the holy month of Muharram, so a year will pass according to the Islamic calendar. So what year is it now, based on the Muslim calendar? The Hijri New Year will not begin until September 22, and therefore, given that it is February, it has not yet arrived.
The Hijri New Year is not widely celebrated by Muslims today, since this holiday does not have any special traditions. If we operate with the canons of Muslim culture, then they are not allowed to eat, drink or have fun during the day, but at night all these prohibitions are lifted, but Muslims still do not allow themselves too much.
The full calendar for the Muslim year can be seen in the photo, and also downloaded:
Interesting! Muslims do not celebrate Easter as a special day. If we take some dates in the Muslim calendar as an analogue, then this will be the period when Ramadan ends. The period beginning after Ramadan can be called Easter.
As you can see, many dates from the Muslim calendar are tied to some significant periods in the formation of Islam. These days, as a rule, do not give Muslims a “green light” for entertainment, but, on the contrary, call them to more diligent prayers and adherence to traditions.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic year does not begin on January 1, but on the day of the Hijra, when the Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. Each of the 12 months of the Muslim calendar has an average of 29 days. However, there is no fixed start and end date for each month as they float according to the phase of the moon (from new moon to new moon). In total lunar year has 354 days, so it is 11 days shorter than the solar one. That is why every year the calendar shifts by 11 days, and, consequently, the dates of some holidays change.
There are a total of 36 holidays in the Muslim calendar. Each of them has sacred meaning for representatives of the Islamic world.
home distinguishing feature Islamic calendar - it does not have holidays borrowed from other religions. Because Muhammad forbade his followers to celebrate events of other faiths.
In February
- February 19 – The suffering of Fatima.
Fatima – youngest daughter Prophet Muhammad. For Muslims, she is an example of piety and patience, as well as the best moral qualities. She died a few months after the death of her father. Believers view Fatima's death as an act of martyrdom and, in honor of this, annually honor her memory with 20 days of mourning.
In March
Several events are celebrated in the first month of spring.
- 21 March - .
In some countries they call it Nooruz, Navryz. It marks the renewal of life and is also considered a day of purification. It is customary to prepare for it in advance, 2 weeks in advance. Believers sprout wheat and lentils, which are then used to decorate the festive table. Be sure to clean up the house. There is a belief that on Nowruz Allah forgives sins and debts.
- March 22 – Night of Ragaib.
- March 25 – Hijri to Ethiopia.
- March 31 is the birthday of Imam Ali.
In April
- April 14 – Isra and Miraj.
Isra is the transfer of the Prophet Muhammad from a mosque located in Mecca to a mosque in Jerusalem, and his subsequent ascension to Heaven (Mi'raj).
In May
- May 1 – Night of Baraat.
Believers are confident that on this night Allah is able not only to forgive sins and debts, but also to punish and repay for sins. That is why Muslims pray with special reverence on this day and promise not to do anything bad.
- May 2 is the birthday of Imam Mahdi.
- May 17 – beginning Holy month.
Ramadan (in some countries called Orozo, Ramadan) is the most respected fast in Islamic culture. Duration – month. During this time, believers are prohibited from consuming food and water during daylight hours, swearing, smoking, engaging in sexual intimacy. the main objective– cleanse yourself spiritually and physically, realize your mistakes and not make them in the future.
On the same date, a small pilgrimage, Umrah, is also performed.
In June
- June 2 – Battle of Badr.
- June 5 – Fatah Day Mecca.
- June 6 – The suffering of Imam Ali.
- June 9 – Night of Power and Predestination.
Another big religious holiday. It is believed that it was on this day that the first suras of the Holy Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
- June 15 is the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.
In different Muslim countries the event is called differently - Uraza Bayram, Ramadan Bayram or Orozo Ait. It is customary to visit the mosque, give alms, invite relatives and set a rich table.
- June 15 – Battle of the Ditch.
- June 17 – Battle of Uhud.
- June 24 – Battle of Hunain.
In July
- July 9 – The suffering of Imam Jafar.
- July 15 – Treaty of Hudaibiya.
In August
- August 13 – the beginning of the month of Dhul-Hijjah.
- August 21 – Arafat Day.
Marks the expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise. Believers are convinced that if one sins on this day, the sin will be increased 100 times and will definitely return on earth or in existence after death.
- August 22 is the Feast of Sacrifice.
Marks the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). In some countries they call it, in others (for example, in Kyrgyzstan) - Kurman ait. It is customary to set a rich table and bring a lamb as a sacrifice. In this case, the meat of the animal is divided into 3 parts, one of which is given to the poor, the second is eaten with family, friends and relatives, and the third is not forbidden to keep for yourself.
- August 23 – At-Tashriq.
- August 30 – Ghadir-Khum.
In September
- September 5 – Eid al-Mubahila.
- September 11 – Hijri New Year.
It is from this day that the Lunar calendar begins its countdown. At the same time, the onset of the New Year is celebrated differently in Muslim countries than in European and Western countries. There is no Christmas tree, no fireworks, no champagne at midnight, believers do not even set a sumptuous table, instead they go to the mosque and read a sermon about the Prophet Muhammad.
- September 17 – march to Khaybar.
- September 19 – Tashua of Imam Hussein.
- September 20 is the Day of Ashura or the remembrance of the prophets of the messengers of Allah.
The date of the creation of heaven, angels and the first man on Earth. But for believers, this is not a festive event at all, but a mourning one, so many Muslims publicly torture themselves, and corresponding music and lamentations are heard from everywhere.
In October
- October 11 is the beginning of the month of Safar.
- October 30 – Arbain.
In November
- November 5 – Hijri Night.
- November 7 is the Day of the Death of the Prophet Muhammad - one of the saddest events of the Islamic religion.
- November 20 is the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
In most Muslim countries, this date is an official holiday. The event is celebrated on a wide scale; in some states and constituent entities of the Russian Federation, three-day holidays are organized.
The Muslim calendar differs significantly from Orthodox calendar. And this applies not only to significant dates of these religions, but also to the calculation method. The calendar of Muslim holidays is calculated according to the lunar calendar, and therefore even the Muslim New Year is celebrated by adherents of Islam on a completely different day. This is because the Prophet Muhammad forbade Muslims from celebrating any holidays, be they European dates or Christian holidays, based on the fact that Islam is full of its own, special, memorable dates, which have history and traditions. Also, the Prophet Muhammad established two special holidays that play huge role in this culture it is Ramadan Bayram and Kurban Bayram. Hijri New Year is not one of the important holidays for Muslims, however, it marks the period from which the lunar year begins. In order not to get confused about important dates and to get to know Muslim culture better, you can use a calendar that highlights Muslim holidays.
As already noted, there are two special holidays in the Muslim world that were established by the prophet. Despite the loud name “holiday”, Muslims take these days seriously and do not allow themselves to go out on a grand scale. Rather, for them, holidays are special days that have their own traditions and on which they should pray more and become closer to Allah.
Ramadan Bayram
Ramadan Bayram is the period when Muslims fast for the longest time (30 days). This period is considered so important that adherents of Islam consider it one of the five pillars on which their entire religion rests. The 2017 calendar marks the beginning of Ramadan on May 27, and the end of the fast on June 25. Summer for Muslims, or rather its beginning, is held in strict mode.
If we talk about the months of the Muslim calendar, then Ramadan is also the name of the month, the ninth in a row, according to the Islamic months, which begins after the month of Shaabat. During this period, Muslims follow strict fasting, pray a lot and do not allow themselves any entertainment.
This period has its own traditions, which Muslims observe. During Ramadan, in addition to fasting and prayers, followers of Islam try to do as many good deeds as possible in order to cleanse their souls of evil. In addition, the beginning of Ramadan also means giving up intimacy with your wives.
Interesting! The year according to the Islamic calendar also includes the period of analysis of Ramadan, which lasts three days from the end of the fast. This period is analogous.
Kurban Bayram
The Muslim holiday Kurban Bayram, which the Prophet Muhammad also commanded to celebrate, is a holiday of sacrifice. This holiday, which is celebrated once a year according to the Muslim calendar, personifies pure and sincere faith in God, unity with him and approaching him.
According to the Islamic calendar, this month is called Dhul-Hijjah, and the holiday falls on the 10th. If we translate this into the standard calendar and 2017, then Kurban Bayram should begin on September 1 and last exactly 24 hours.
Speaking about traditions, it should be noted that on the eve of the holiday, Muslims also fast, but not for 30 days, but for ten. When the fast should end, Muslims perform their morning ablutions, put on clean, snow-white clothes, and the men go to the mosque. Despite the fact that this day is a holiday, it is not customary to eat in the morning. The meal takes place only in the evening, and during the day the believers still go to the sermon. And only after the sermon do Muslims begin main tradition the holiday is a sacrifice. They slaughter a sacrificial animal, which they then prepare for the evening meal, and also share it with those in need. Kurban Bayram takes place in kindness and peace, and one cannot refuse help if anyone asks for it, even a stranger.
Those who profess Islam should definitely know when Kurban Bayram and Ramadan, the most important holidays in the Muslim world, begin.
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Muslim Year: Other Significant Dates
In addition to the main holiday, Ramadan and Kurban Bayram, Muslim holidays also occur on other dates.
Navruz – March 21, 2017
Nowruz today is more of a folk holiday than a religious one. And it is dedicated to the day of the spring equinox. On this day, Muslims remember those who have passed on to another world, and also worship the fire element, accepting the fact that this Vital energy and strength.
This day is always marked on the calendar with one date, no matter what year it is. As history has changed, this day has fallen in and out of the calendar. Today, Navruz is celebrated only in Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkeminstan, Tajikistan, Albania, Macedonia, Turkey, and Kyrgyzstan. The Arabs do not celebrate this day at all.
Interesting! New Year 2017 Tatar people, living in Russia, are celebrated, like most Russians, on the night of December 31 to January 1. But the traditional Tatar New Year is celebrated on March 21, when Muslims celebrate Navruz.
Speaking about the traditions of Nowruz, it should be noted that Muslims spend this day having fun. You cannot work on the holiday, and on the night from 20 to 21, adherents of Islam (those who celebrate this holiday) gather for a ceremonial meal with the whole family. It is customary to serve traditional Muslim sweets to the table: baklava, gogal, shekerbura.
Eid al Adha
June 26, 2017 marks the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the day that comes tomorrow at the end of the month of Ramadan. It is on this day that Muslims analyze their fast and the entire period of Ramadan, counting how much they prayed and how many good deeds they did.
According to tradition, on Eid al-Fitr, Muslims give themselves the “green light” and throw a big feast in honor of the end of the fast. At the same time, you should only spend the day and walk with your family; going to restaurants and cafes is not encouraged. First of all, on Uraza Bayram, snow-white, clean clothes are put on, and therefore Muslims go to the mosque (men only). While the men are in the mosque, women prepare food for the festive meal. You can decorate the festive table with snow-white
Hijri New Year
Hijri New Year cannot be attributed to important holiday in the Muslim world, however, it is worth mentioning, since it is the Hijri New Year that marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. In 2017, the Muslim New Year will be celebrated on September 22, and according to the Muslim calendar, the Muslim New Year is the first day of the month of Muharram.
Considering that according to the usual calendar it is now February, the New Year for Muslims should begin only in six months. As a holiday, this day actually has no traditions and is not celebrated as widely as the European New Year.
