Two festivities in Islam are celebrated by Muslims globally, one being Eid al-Fitr and the other being Eid al-Adha. Eid-al-Adha is also called the “Sacrifice Festival” as it is this celebration is held in honour of Prophet Ibrahim’s عَلَيْهِ...
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also referred to as one of the most sacred months for Muslims. The word Muharram means ‘Forbidden,’ which signifies that war acts are prohibited in this month.
The month...
Laylatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, Night of Destiny, or Night of Decree, is one of the most sacred nights according to Islamic beliefs. Muslims have a strong belief that Angel Jibril sent down the first...
The conquest of Mecca in 630 CE (8 AH) was a great victory for Muslims. They conquered the city of Mecca, which they were forced to leave just 8 years ago. The campaign for the conquest of Mecca was...
اللهم بارك لنا في رجب وشعبان: Meaning, Importance, and Duas in Rajab and Shaban
Each with its own importance, the Islamic Calendar has 12 lunar months. The eighth month of the Islamic Calendar is Shaban, while Rajab is the seventh....
Eid (عيد) is an Arabic word that can be translated as “Festival” or “Holiday.” When it comes to religious festivals, Islam has two most significant events: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Eid-ul-Fitr means “the Festival or Holiday of Breaking Fast.”
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Rabi ul Awal 2023 (Rabi ul Awal 1445) is set to begin from Saturday, September 16, 2023, in USA, Australia, UK, France, Canada, UAE, KSA, and most European, North American, and African countries. In the South East Asia belt...
Ashura is derived from the Arabic "Ashrah," meaning the 10th day. Yom-e-Ashur or Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It holds immense significance in Islamic history. While the importance of the...
Muharram 2023 is set to begin on July 19, 2023, in most countries; however, it will fall on different dates in different countries according to moon sightings. The first date of Muharram marks the start of the Lunar Calendar....
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You're walking down the streets and are greeted by the smell of freshly-made sweets being prepared on the streets. You see families strolling together, moms bargaining with vendors for some last-minute hauls, and little...
