Festivals

• Id-ul-Fitr


  A Muslim festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan
• Id-ul-Adha


  A Muslim festival that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son for God
• Day of Ashura


  A festival that is important for Shi'a Muslims in particular, who remember the battle of Karbala and death of Husayn on this day
• Dhul Hajjah


  The Islamic month in which Hajj is undertaken and the observance of Id-ul-Adha takes place
• Karbala


  Battle which is remembered by Shi'a Muslims on Ashura
• Husayn


  Grandson of the Prophet, martyred at Karbala
• Halal


  Meaning permitted, when applied to idea of meat, this refers to a specific method of slaughtering which makes the meat permissible to eat under Islamic law
• Origins of Id-ul-Origin dates to very beginning of the revelation. Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad was given this revelation during the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muhammad then led his followers to fast, to mark the remembrance of the giving of the revelation. This fast needed to end at the end of the month, and therefore Id became event of the breaking of the fast and a festival within Islam.
• reasons Id-ul-Fitr is important

  Festival marks the end of the month of Ramadan, and it is a day of universal celebration throughout the entirety of the worldwide Ummah.

  Muslims consider Id-ul-Fitr to be an opportunity to thank God for the strength and resilience he provided them with throughout the month-long fast of Sawm. It is considered the lesser Id. Muslims also give thanks to God for providing his guidance and wisdom in the Qur’an (first revelation made during month of Ramadan). 
• ways to celebrate Id-ul-Fitr

  • May be celebrated for one, two or three days.
  •   Muslims gather in mosques/large outdoor areas to say special prayers.
  •   Imam’s sermon reminds Muslims they should forgive and forget any disputes and focus on helping the poor.
  •     Everyone wears their nicest/newest clothes for the occasion.
  •    Homes are decorated.
  •   Special foods are eaten.
  • Processions take place in the streets.
  •  Families and friends gather and sometimes exchange presents and cards.      
  • families will use this day to visit the graves of their deceased loved ones to pray for them.