Isra Al Mi’Raj (Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad - Islamic)*
Commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s journey to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven where he prayed together with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

*US date. Date may vary depending on where one lives in the world.

Muharram (Al-Hijra - Islamic New Year - begins at sundown)
The Islamic New Year begins on the first day of the first month (Muharram) of the Islamic calendar and is known as 1 Muharram. It is generally observed with quiet reflection and prayers.

sources:
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Al-Hijra: Islamic New Year

Eid-Al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice - Islamic)
Commemorating Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son. It is also part of the Hajj (in which the faithful pilgrimage to Mecca).

Begins at sundown and continues for several days. Dates can vary depending on location and sighting of the moon.*

date resource: moonsighting.com

photo credit: M.Sharma via flickr

Ramadan (Islamic)
With the sighting of the cresent moon last night, Mulsims around the world began the observance of Ramadan.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and it is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family.

Ramadan is also a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is a time of worship and contemplation and a time to strengthen family and community ties.

According to the Islamic Society of North America the first day of fasting for Ramadan 2007 is expected to be September 13th (depending on where you live).

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Ramadan on the Net

Holidays on the Net invites you to our celebration of
“Ramadan on the Net.” Ramadan is the ninth month of the
Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims
observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month,
Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat
small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of
worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and
community ties.

According to the Islamic Society of North America the
first day of fasting for Ramadan is expected to be September 13th
2007 (depending on where you live).

The Story of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran
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Muhammad and the Holy Quran
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The Five Pillars of Faith
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Eid ul-Fitr
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid ul-Fitr (eed al-fitter), the festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

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Happy Holidays

Isra Al Mi’Raj (Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad - Islamic)*
Commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s journey to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven where he prayed together with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

*US date. Date may vary depending on where one lives in the world.

Mawlid Al Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad - Islamic)

"Muslims celebrate. . . with great dedication; processions are held; homes or mosques are decorated; delicious food is prepared and distributed; stories about the life of Prophet Muhammad are narrated by learned people of Islam and poems are recited by children.*"

Begins at sundown on the 30th

*source: wikipedia - Mawlid