Most Muslim holidays follow the Islamic calendar, which is different from the Gregorian calendar. The most important Islamic tradition is the Hajj . The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca . Every Muslim is supposed to make the pilgrimage in his or her lifetime, if they are able to.
The main Islamic holidays are: Ramadan , Eid al-Fitr , and Eid al-Adha. Additional holidays are Mulid al-Nabi, Birthday of the Prophet, Layla al Bara’ah, Night of Forgiveness , Laylat al-Miraj , Night of the Ascension, Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Power, and Ashura .
Gulevich, Tanya. Understanding Islam and Muslim Traditions: An Introduction to the Religious Practices, Celebrations, Festivals, Observances, Beliefs, Folklore, Customs, and Calendar System of the World’s Muslim Communities, including an Overview of Islamic History and Geography . Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2004. Print.
“Muslim Holidays.” Muslim Holidays – Islam Holidays .
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