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Special Days

Religious Festivals


These festivals are calculated by the lunar calendar.

Al Hijarh
Commemorates the migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. The Muslim calendar starts on this day.
Ashura
Commemorates the death and defeat of Hussain, son of Ali and grandson of Muhammad.  Shiite Muslims will fast, mourn and re-enact the historic events. Sunni Muslims will imitate the Prophets own fast on this day.

Murharram

The first day of the first lunar month – New Year.
Muhammad's Birthday
The twelfth day of the third lunar month
Lailat al Miraj
This is the origin of the five times a day ritual. It marks the ascent of the prophet to the throne of God to receive messages for the guidance of mankind.
Lailet al Bara'h
A full night of prayer requesting a better life, for better fortune and for the betterment of all.
Ramadan
Muslims practice self-discipline through fasting in order to achieve tolerance, love, sacrifice and equality, by abstaining between dawn and dusk from eating, sexual activity or quarrelling. The fast is broken at dawn and dusk with special meals.
Lailat al Qadr
A celebration of the night (the night of power) when the Qur'an was completed. This is equivalent to 1,000 nights of worship. Prayers are said either at home or at the Mosque. There is additional reading of the Qur'an.

Eid al Fitr

The celebration day at the end of Ramadan.  Gifts are exchanged and there is a special feast.  Prayers are said at the Mosque in Belfast.

Eid al Adha
A commemoration of when Ishmael and Abraham were tested by God. The exchange of gifts and special prayers are significant on this day.
 
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