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In the Muslim calendar
the most important holiday is Id al-Adha, the Feast
of the Sacrifice. This day celebrates the time when Abraham was
told to sacrifice his son to Allah. At the last moment, an angel
came down from heaven and told Abraham that his willingness to kill
his son for Allah was enough. This holiday goes on for several
days. People pray together and sacrifice an animal. They also feast
and exchange gifts.
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Women Celebrating Id al-Adha
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There are twelve months
in the Islam calendar. They are:
Muharram
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Shaban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu'l Qadah
Dhu'l Hijja
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Sunset During
Ramadan
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Because the Muslim calendar is based on the moon, the
Muslim calendar starts a new month every new moon. As a result of
this, the Muslim calendar is eleven days shorter than the 365-day
calendar.
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Laylot ul-Barat,
the Night of Forgiveness, is in the month before Ramadan. During this time, Muslims believe that
Allah will decide the fate of a person by their actions of the past
year. Muslims stay up all night praying for
forgiveness.
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Women
Praying
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