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Eid & Islamic Holidays

Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, qurbani, Hajj and the Islamic calendar. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Do Muslims hug three times on Eid?

Many Muslims hug three times on Eid, but it's a cultural custom, not a sunnah. Where it comes from, who to hug, and tips for converts.

Most scholars advise against an Eid tree copying a Christmas tree. Why, where views differ, and fun Eid decoration ideas for families and kids.

Yes, Muslims can send Eid cards: a card is just a written Eid greeting. What to write, which designs to pick, and sending cards to non-Muslims.

Eid is celebrated around the world with prayer, charity and family, plus local customs: Lebaran, Bayram, Chand Raat, ma'amoul and Tabaski.

Yes, there's a pattern: Muslims wash, dress up, pray the Eid prayer, then spend the day with family, food, gifts and charity.

It depends on your school. Pray Eid in the morning, then Jumu'ah or Dhuhr: the Prophet allowed a concession, but many scholars say attend both.

Yes, it's simple: "Eid Mubarak" means "blessed Eid." Learn how to reply, when to say it, and other Eid greetings like Taqabbal Allahu minna.

It depends. Eid al-Fitr is one day (often celebrated for three); Eid al-Adha lasts four days with the days of Tashriq. Both start at sunset.

Yes, decorating for Eid with lights, moons, stars and flowers is allowed. Avoid displayed images of living beings, other faiths' symbols and waste.

Yes, Eid festivals and fairs are a great way to celebrate. What to expect, why fun on Eid is Sunnah, and what to avoid, like paid raffles.

Yes, visiting graves on Eid is allowed, but it isn't a special Eid Sunnah. What scholars say, what to say at the grave, and non-Muslim relatives.

It depends: many scholars allow the Mawlid as gratitude and remembrance, others see it as an innovation. Both views and practical advice.