July 25 Nisf Sha’ban
Posted by ksozenbe in Islam on 16. Jul, 2010 | Comments Off
Nisf Sha’ban (Islam) Nisf Sha’ban, the 15th day or middle (Nisf) of the eighth month (Sha’ban), is the Night of Repentance in preparation for Ramadan. It begins in the evening.
July 8 Mi raj al-Nabiy
Posted by ksozenbe in Islam on 06. Jul, 2010 | Comments Off
Mi raj al-Nabiy (Islam) Mi raj al-Nabiy commemorates the ascension (al-Mi-raj) of the Prophet to heaven. Muslims interpret the event literally or symbolically. The festival begins in the evening.
February 25 Mawlid al-Nabty
Posted by ksozenbe in Islam on 18. Feb, 2010 | Comments Off
Mawlid al-Nabty (Islam) Mawlid al-Nabty is the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The festival begins in the evening.
December 27 Ashura
Posted by ksozenbe in Islam on 18. Dec, 2009 | Comments Off
Ashura (Islam) Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Husain (Prophet Muhammad’s grandson) in AH 61 (680 CE). Shi’ite Muslims (who call the festival Muharram) celebrate for ten days from the first of Muharram. Ashura is also associated with the safe landing of Noah’s ARk on Mount Ararat.
