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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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28 November (tentative)
- Eid Al Adha
The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's
willingness to sacrifice his son when God
ordered him to. Read
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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
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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
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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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