What is Ramadan?

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this blessed month, Muslims around the world observe fast during the daylight hours and abstain from drink, food, and other physical needs. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this blessed month Muslims observe strict fast and spend most of their time to worship Allah, reading Quran and asking Allah for forgiveness of sins. Also during this month people will strengthen their ties with family and friends. Ramadan is a time to purify the soul, practice self-discipline and sacrifice.

What is Eid ul Adha?

What is Eid ul Adha?

Eid ul adha is one of the two most important festivals in Islamic calendar. Eid ul adha is called as the festival of sacrifice and it honours the willingness of Ibrahim (as) to sacrifice his son, as an act of submission of Allah’s command, before Allah then intervened, through his angel Jibrael and informs that his sacrifice has been accepted. During this day Muslims around the world sacrifice animal and it will be divided into three parts. One third of the share will be retained by the family, another third is given to poor and needy and another third is given to relatives, friends.

When is Eid ul Adha 2016?

What is Eid ul Adha?

Eid ul adha is one of the two most important festivals in Islamic calendar. Eid ul adha is called as the festival of sacrifice and it honours the willingness of Ibrahim (as) to sacrifice his son, as an act of submission of Allah’s command, before Allah then intervened, through his angel Jibrael and informs that his sacrifice has been accepted. During this day Muslims around the world sacrifice animal and it will be divided into three parts. One third of the share will be retained by the family, another third is given to poor and needy and another third is given to relatives, friends.

As per the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid ul Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hajj.

Eid ul Adha 2016 falls on 13th September, 2016 Tuesday in India

Since Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the date of Eid ul Adha may vary from country to country based on the sighting of moon. In international (Gregorian) calendar, the dates vary from year to year drifting approximately 11 days earlier each year.

When is ramadan / eid ul fitr 2016?

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this blessed month, Muslims around the world observe fast during the daylight hours and abstain from drink, food, and other physical needs. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this blessed month Muslims observe strict fast and spend most of their time to worship Allah, reading Quran and asking Allah for forgiveness of sins. Also during this month people will strengthen their ties with family and friends. Ramadan is a time to purify the soul, practice self-discipline and sacrifice.

When is Ramadan / eid ul fitr 2016?

Ramadan / eid ul fitr 2016 will start on 7^th June, 2016 Monday and will continue until 6^th July, 2016 Tuesday in India

Since Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the date of ramadan may vary from country to country based on the sighting of moon. In international (Gregorian) calendar, the dates vary from year to year drifting approximately 11 days earlier each year.

Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan:

Keep us out of bad habits

Allah says about fasting person, "He has left his food, drink, and desires for my sake. The fast is for me. So I will reward for it and the reward for good deeds is multiplied ten times"

Muslims will realize the importance of Hunger and Thirst

Reduces the level of cholesterol in the body

Taqwa will increase

Muslim practices good habits, good manners, and good speech

The gates of paradise are opened

The gates of hell are closed

Devils are chained