Contrary to the Gregorian date system, which is based on the Earth’s movement around the Sun, the Islamic Calendar is based on the movement of the Moon around the Earth. That’s why it is also known as the lunar...
Muharram 2022 is almost upon us; it is the first month of the Islamic calendar and holds special significance in every Muslim's life for several reasons.
Firstly, it is one of the four sacred months when warfare is forbidden. Muharram and Al-Haram (Allah's...
Eid ul Fitr, also called Eid al-Fitr, is a special time for Muslims, the day when everyone comes together to celebrate the completion of Ramadan (the month of fasting).
For those of you who do not know much about Eid,...
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It is also called the month of fasting because Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown for the whole month. Although the dates may vary by a day or two, Ramadan...
The fifth month of the Islamic calendar, Jumādā al-Awwal, got its name as an indication for the beginning of the summer season in Arab, Jamad meaning rainless or dry.
Since the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, it means that...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى) is one of the two specific religious festivals practiced in Islam; Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر) is the other one. As per a tradition, when the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ migrated to Medina, he...