Tag Islamic-calendar

Fasting six days of Shawwal

What is Shawwal Shawwal is the 10th month of the Islamic callendar. it’s first day begins with Eid al Fitr. Another importance of the month of Shawwal is fasting six days in shawwal. These Six fasts of shawwal are recommended…

Ashura

Importance of Ashura (ashoora), Its history and fasting on the day of Ashurah Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the tenth of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. For Muslims, Ashura marks…

Islamic New Year

The first month of the Islamic New Year is called Muharram. Muslims do not celebrate nor congratulate each other on the start of the Islamic New year. However the first month of the Islamic Calender called Muharram is one of…

Eid al-fitr

What is Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr is a day of celebration which takes place after the end of the Month of Ramadan. It thus occurs on the 1st day Shawwal. Shawwal is the 10th month of the Islamic calender. Ramadan…