Islamic Festivals

Mawlid
The commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth, observed primarily on the twelfth day of Rabi' al-Awwal with festivities and ceremonies.
Mawlid al-Husayn
Festival commemorating the birth of Husayn, Muhammad’s grandson and a significant figure in Islamic history.
Yaumu ʾl-Fiṭr (يوم الفطر) - Definition, Etymology, and Importance in Islam
Learn about 'Yaumu ʾl-Fiṭr,' its etymology, and significance in Islamic tradition. Understand the cultural, religious, and social importance of this day for Muslims worldwide.
Nau Roz (نو روز‎) in Islam and Persian Culture
Learn about 'Nau Roz,' its historical roots, cultural significance, and celebration among Persians and other communities. Understand the traditional practices and its observation in Islamic context.
Lailatuʾr-Raghāʾib - Definition, Etymology, and Observance in Islam
Explore the significance of 'Lailatuʾr-Raghāʾib' (ليلة الرغائب) in Islam, its etymological roots, rituals, and scholarly perspectives. Learn why it is observed by certain groups and generally rejected by orthodox Sunnis.
The Vigil in Islam: Arabic ʿArafah (عرفة)
Explore the significance of the vigil in Islam, known as ʿArafah. Understand its role within the context of Islamic festivals, particularly the ʿIdu ʾl-Aẓḥā or 'Feast of Sacrifice.' Learn the etymology, cultural practices, and its importance within the Muslim faith.
ʿĪDĀN (عيدان)
Discover the term 'ʿĪDĀN,' its meaning, etymology, and the role it plays in the Islamic tradition. Learn about the significant Islamic festivals of ʿĪdu ʾl-Fit̤r and ʿĪdu ʾl-Aẓḥā.
Al-Aẓḥā (الاضحى‎)
Discover the meaning, origins, and religious importance of Al-Aẓḥā, also known as Eid al-Adha, within the Islamic faith. This entry delves into the rituals, cultural practices, and historical background of this significant Islamic festival.
Feast Days
Learn about the various Feast Days in Islam, their historical and theological significance, and how they are observed by Muslims around the world.
Yaumu ʾn-Naḥr (يوم النحر‎)
Explore the term 'Yaumu ʾn-Naḥr,' also known as the 'Day of Sacrifice,' its etymology, religious significance, and practices, including its connection to the Feast of Sacrifice (ʿId al-Azha). Understand the importance of this day in the Islamic calendar, and how it is observed by Muslims around the world.
Ghadīr (غدير‎)
Understand the significance of Ghadīr, its etymology, and its role in Shīʿah Islam. Learn about the rituals associated with this festival and the historical context behind it.

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