Thursday 21st November 2024/19 Jumada al-Awwal 1446
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Laylat al-Miraj: 07 Feb 2024 Wednesday
Laylat (or Lailat) al-Miraj marks the the night-time journey of the prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) from Mecca to what the Qur'an describes as the 'farthest mosque in Jerusalem.
Lailat al Miraj is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. Muslim perform the fasting on this day and perform the prayer during night
Shab e Barat: 25 Feb 2024 Sunday
This is observed on the night between the 14th and 15th day of the month of Sha'ban. Shab e Barat is when Muslims believe the fortunes of men are decided for the year ahead
and when Allah descends to earth and offers mercy and forgiveness to sinners. Prayers are held through the night so that worshippers can ask for forgiveness for themselves and for their
dead ancestors.
Ramadan: 11 Mar 2024 Monday
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims fast from early morning (before dawn) through to sunset.
Laylat al-Qadr: 06 Apr 2024 Saturday
Laylat al-Qadr, meaning Night of Power or Destiny. This is when the first verses of the Qu'ran were revealed and is said to be the night when sins are forgiven
and the blessings and mercy of Allah are abundant. Many traditions observe it on the 27th night of Ramadan.
Eid ul-Fitr: 10 Apr 2024 Wednesday
It marks the end of Ramadan and the first day of the next month, Shawwal. Eid ul Fitr means Festival of the Breaking of the Fast
Day of Arafah(Hajj): 16 Jun 2024 Sunday
This is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, a journey that is required at least once in a Muslim worshipper's lifetime if they are financially and physically able to do it.
The second day of the Hajj is called the Day of Arafah, commemorating Muhammad's (p.b.u.h) final sermon, which was delivered from Mount Arafah. Pilgrims hold a vigil at Arafah, where
they pray, repent for their sins and ask for mercy from Allah. Muslims who did not go to Hajj fast to repent for their sins.
Eid ul-Adha: 17 Jun 2024 Monday
This is the second Eid celebration in the Muslim year. The name means Festival of the Sacrifice. It commemorates Ibraham’s (alayhi s-salam) willingness to sacrifice his son, who was
miraculously replaced by a lamb. Muslims mark the occasion by sacrificing a lamb, goat, cow or other animal and sharing the meat with friends and neighbours, and with the
poor and needy.
Islamic New Year: 08 Jul 2024 Monday
The first day of the month of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, is Islamic New Year. The Islamic calendar began with the migration of the prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) and
his followers from Mecca to Medina, to escape persecution.
Day of Ashura: 17 Jul 2024 Wednesday
Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram. Muslim perform the fasting on this day
Milad al Nabi: 16 Sep 2024 Monday
Mawlid (or Milad) un-Nabi means 'birth of the prophet' and refers to observance of the birthday of Muhammad (p.b.u.h), which is commemorated in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.
