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ISLAMIC
FESTIVALS
What is Islam?
• The meaning of Islam - Islam is derived from the Arabic root
‘Salema’ which means peace, purity, submission and obedience.
• In religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and
obedience to His laws.
• It is the religion of Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as
revealed through Prophet Muhammed as the Prophet of Allah.
2
Five Pillars of Islam
• Declaration of Faith (Shadah)
• Prayer (Namaz)
• Charity (Zakat)
• Fasting (Sawm/Roza)
• Pilgrimage (Hajj)
3
Islamic Calendar
• Muslims festivals are celebrated according to Muslim (Lunar) calendar and
may occur 10 days earlier each successive Christian year.
1. Muharram
2. Safar
3. Rabi’ al-awwal (Rabi’ I)
4. Rabi’ al-thani (Rabi’ II)
5. Jumada al-awwal (Jumada I)
6. Jumada al-thani (Jumada II)
7. Rajab
8. Sha’ban
9. Ramadan
10. Shawwal
11. Dhu al-Qi’dah
12. Dhu al-Hijjah
4
Islamic Festivals
• Ashura
• Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
• Shab-e-Barat
• Eid-ul-Fitr
• Eid-ul-Adha
5
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
• Birth Anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) on
12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal - the 3rd month of Islamic Calendar.
• This festival is celebrated by a specific sect in Islam named as
“Brelvi”.
• All the houses, streets, bazars and the whole of country adorned
by the lighting and buntings.
6
Shab-e-Barat
• Religious festival celebrated on 14th of Shaaban, the 8th Islamic
month. Prayers, fire works, exchange of sweet dishes and visits.
• Also known as “Mid Shabaan”.
• How Muslim welcome this night?
 Visit cemetery
 Keep fast.
 Perform Nawafil and recite Holy Quran.
 Grovel before Allah for forgiveness.
7
8
Ashura
• Two days mourning on the death anniversary Imam Hussain (RA),
the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on 9th and 10th of
Moharram, the first month of Islamic Calendar.
• Processions, rallies and meetings (music prohibited) are held
through out the country.
9
10
11
Ramzan
12
• Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the
holiest month of Islam
• It was during the month of Ramzan that Holy Quran was revealed
to Prophet Mohammad
• During the month of Ramzan, Muslims fast for the entire month from
dawn to dusk
• This means, healthy grown ups, who are Muslims do not eat or drink
anything, including water, during the day when the sun shines.
Why Muslims Fast?
• For Muslims, fasting is one of the five pillars (essential
religious duties) of their Faith.
• Fasting teaches self-control, encourages focus on prayer and
allows them to devote their attention to worship, and get closer
to Allah.
13
14
15
• During Ramzan, Muslims try to say more prayers and
try to read the Holy Quran more, so they can gain
Allah’s favour and get closer to Allah.
• Ramzan is a month of great blessings and mercy of
Allah. It is the month of Forgiveness.
Prayer and Quran
16
17
18
Eid-ul-Fitr
• Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the greatest festivals of Muslims.
• Eid is an Arabic word meaning ‘festivity’ while ‘Fitr’ means
breaking of fast.
• Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramzan when you see the
new moon and is celebrated with a feast.
19
• It is a joyous occasion celebrating enhanced piety; a time
of forgiveness, moral victory, sharing, and brotherhood.
• Muslims thank God for the strength he gave them to successfully
practice self-control during the Ramadan fast.
20
• On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim
family awakes very early, does the first everyday prayer,
and is required to eat a little, symbolizing the end of
Ramadan.
• They then attend special congregational prayers, which are
generally short.
• Then worshippers greet and embrace each other with hugs in a
spirit of peace and love.
• After special prayers, festivities and merriment are commonly
observed with visits to the homes of relatives and friends to
thank God for all blessings.
21
22
• Muslims practice Salah (Prayer) on Eid. When Muslims pray
they cover their hair to show to respect to Allah. Boys wear
cap and females wear scarves.
• Another practice on Eid is charity known as
Zakat. Thinking of the less unfortunate and
the needy, people donate money, food,
clothes, etc.
Salah & Zakat
23
24
25
Eid-ul-Adha
• Eid-ul-adha is a three day celebration, which occurs on the 10th
day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah
• It is the celebration of sacrifice and marks the end of Hajj, the
annual pilgrimage of Mecca
• It is commemoration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son
Ishmael for Allah.
26
27
History
Who is Ibrahim A.S. and Ismaeel A.S.?
• Ibrahim was a Prophet of Allah who was very obedient to Allah
and had a dream of sacrificing his son Ismaeel who was his most
priced possession
• Prophet Ibrahim had to choose between his love for Allah and
love for his son.
• Prophet Ibrahim conveyed his dream to his son Ishameel.
28
History
Son’s reply to his father was:
• Prophet Ishmaeel replied, “O my father do as you are
commanded, I will remain patient”.
• Allah was pleased with both father and son’s patience, obedience
and respect.
• Allah then sent a sheep that was to be sacrificed instead of
Ishmaeel and that’s how Eid-ul-Adha is now celebrated
29
30
What do Muslims do on
Eid-ul-Adha?
• Perform Eid Salah (prayer)
• Sacrifice Animals
• Distribute 1 part of the meat to the poor people and the needy, 1
part of the meat to all the relatives and 1 part for ourselves.
• Give Charity
• Perform Hajj before Eid
31
32
THANK YOU!

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Islamic festivals

  • 2. What is Islam? • The meaning of Islam - Islam is derived from the Arabic root ‘Salema’ which means peace, purity, submission and obedience. • In religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His laws. • It is the religion of Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Prophet Muhammed as the Prophet of Allah. 2
  • 3. Five Pillars of Islam • Declaration of Faith (Shadah) • Prayer (Namaz) • Charity (Zakat) • Fasting (Sawm/Roza) • Pilgrimage (Hajj) 3
  • 4. Islamic Calendar • Muslims festivals are celebrated according to Muslim (Lunar) calendar and may occur 10 days earlier each successive Christian year. 1. Muharram 2. Safar 3. Rabi’ al-awwal (Rabi’ I) 4. Rabi’ al-thani (Rabi’ II) 5. Jumada al-awwal (Jumada I) 6. Jumada al-thani (Jumada II) 7. Rajab 8. Sha’ban 9. Ramadan 10. Shawwal 11. Dhu al-Qi’dah 12. Dhu al-Hijjah 4
  • 5. Islamic Festivals • Ashura • Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi • Shab-e-Barat • Eid-ul-Fitr • Eid-ul-Adha 5
  • 6. Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi • Birth Anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) on 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal - the 3rd month of Islamic Calendar. • This festival is celebrated by a specific sect in Islam named as “Brelvi”. • All the houses, streets, bazars and the whole of country adorned by the lighting and buntings. 6
  • 7. Shab-e-Barat • Religious festival celebrated on 14th of Shaaban, the 8th Islamic month. Prayers, fire works, exchange of sweet dishes and visits. • Also known as “Mid Shabaan”. • How Muslim welcome this night?  Visit cemetery  Keep fast.  Perform Nawafil and recite Holy Quran.  Grovel before Allah for forgiveness. 7
  • 8. 8
  • 9. Ashura • Two days mourning on the death anniversary Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on 9th and 10th of Moharram, the first month of Islamic Calendar. • Processions, rallies and meetings (music prohibited) are held through out the country. 9
  • 10. 10
  • 11. 11
  • 12. Ramzan 12 • Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month of Islam • It was during the month of Ramzan that Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad • During the month of Ramzan, Muslims fast for the entire month from dawn to dusk • This means, healthy grown ups, who are Muslims do not eat or drink anything, including water, during the day when the sun shines.
  • 13. Why Muslims Fast? • For Muslims, fasting is one of the five pillars (essential religious duties) of their Faith. • Fasting teaches self-control, encourages focus on prayer and allows them to devote their attention to worship, and get closer to Allah. 13
  • 14. 14
  • 15. 15
  • 16. • During Ramzan, Muslims try to say more prayers and try to read the Holy Quran more, so they can gain Allah’s favour and get closer to Allah. • Ramzan is a month of great blessings and mercy of Allah. It is the month of Forgiveness. Prayer and Quran 16
  • 17. 17
  • 18. 18
  • 19. Eid-ul-Fitr • Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the greatest festivals of Muslims. • Eid is an Arabic word meaning ‘festivity’ while ‘Fitr’ means breaking of fast. • Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramzan when you see the new moon and is celebrated with a feast. 19
  • 20. • It is a joyous occasion celebrating enhanced piety; a time of forgiveness, moral victory, sharing, and brotherhood. • Muslims thank God for the strength he gave them to successfully practice self-control during the Ramadan fast. 20
  • 21. • On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family awakes very early, does the first everyday prayer, and is required to eat a little, symbolizing the end of Ramadan. • They then attend special congregational prayers, which are generally short. • Then worshippers greet and embrace each other with hugs in a spirit of peace and love. • After special prayers, festivities and merriment are commonly observed with visits to the homes of relatives and friends to thank God for all blessings. 21
  • 22. 22
  • 23. • Muslims practice Salah (Prayer) on Eid. When Muslims pray they cover their hair to show to respect to Allah. Boys wear cap and females wear scarves. • Another practice on Eid is charity known as Zakat. Thinking of the less unfortunate and the needy, people donate money, food, clothes, etc. Salah & Zakat 23
  • 24. 24
  • 25. 25
  • 26. Eid-ul-Adha • Eid-ul-adha is a three day celebration, which occurs on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah • It is the celebration of sacrifice and marks the end of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Mecca • It is commemoration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael for Allah. 26
  • 27. 27
  • 28. History Who is Ibrahim A.S. and Ismaeel A.S.? • Ibrahim was a Prophet of Allah who was very obedient to Allah and had a dream of sacrificing his son Ismaeel who was his most priced possession • Prophet Ibrahim had to choose between his love for Allah and love for his son. • Prophet Ibrahim conveyed his dream to his son Ishameel. 28
  • 29. History Son’s reply to his father was: • Prophet Ishmaeel replied, “O my father do as you are commanded, I will remain patient”. • Allah was pleased with both father and son’s patience, obedience and respect. • Allah then sent a sheep that was to be sacrificed instead of Ishmaeel and that’s how Eid-ul-Adha is now celebrated 29
  • 30. 30
  • 31. What do Muslims do on Eid-ul-Adha? • Perform Eid Salah (prayer) • Sacrifice Animals • Distribute 1 part of the meat to the poor people and the needy, 1 part of the meat to all the relatives and 1 part for ourselves. • Give Charity • Perform Hajj before Eid 31

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