EVENTS:

Swat FundRaiser

Sat Sep 2009

London

Social, Business & Professional Networking Showcase Event

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IMPORTANT ISLAMIC DATES

2009

07 January - Ashura (10th Muharram)

An Islamic optional single day fast recognising the Creation, Noah's departure from the ark, and the saving of Moses from Pharaoh. Read More

09 March - Mawlid an Nabi

Islamic commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, in about 570 c.e. Not universally observed. The prophet's teachings are read and religious meetings are held. Read More

19 July - Israa / Me'raj (Night Journey to Heavens)

Islamic observance of Mohammed's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven. Read More

5 August - Lailatul-Bara'at (Night of Salvation)

Islamic Night of Forgiveness. A night of prayer to Allah for forgiveness of the dead. Preparation for Ramadan through intense prayer. Read More

22 August (tentative) - Ramadan Starts

9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when sightings of the new moon of the 9th month. It is the holiest period of the Islamic Year. There is fasting from sunrise to sunset. Read More

16 September (tentative) -Lailat ul-Qadr(The night of power)

Islamic Night of Destiny. First revelation of Qur'an to Prophet Mohammed. Observed during the last ten days of Ramadan. Prayers to Allah for a good destiny. The Night of Decrees. Hidden night which occurs on any one of the odd dates during the last ten days of Ramadan, although many people wrongfully assume that it always falls on the 27th night. Read More

21 September (tentative) - Eidu Al-Fitr

A festival marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions. Read More

28 November (tentative) - Eid Al Adha

The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. Read More

18 December (tentative) -Islamic New Year (Al Hijri)

Islamic New Year. Marks the migration of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and his followers from Mecca to Medina. Read More

27 December - Ashura (10th Muharram)

An Islamic optional single day fast recognising the Creation, Noah's departure from the ark, and the saving of Moses from Pharaoh. Read More

2010

8 July - Israa / Me'raj (Night Journey to Heavens)

26 July - Lailatul-Bara'at (Night of Salvation)

11 August (tentative) - Ramadan Starts

5th September (tentative) - Lailat ul-Qadr (The night of power)

10 September (tentative) - Eidu Al-Fitr

15 November (tentative) -Eid Al Adha

7 December (tentative) -Islamic New Year (Al Hijri)

16th December - Ashura (10th Muharram)

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