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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.

What is Isra and Mi'raj?

Yes, it's the Prophet's miraculous Night Journey to Jerusalem and the heavens, when the five daily prayers were given. The story explained.

It depends on the scholar. Some accept a general virtue for the 15th of Shaban, others say the narrations are weak. What is authentic.

Yes, you can still have a joyful Eid alone: travel to an Eid prayer, connect online, and fill the day with sunnah acts, food and charity.

Yes, it's normal for converts to feel lonely on Eid. Practical ways to connect: the Eid prayer, mosques, convert groups and hosting.

Yes, make Eid the best day of the year for kids: countdowns, crafts, the Eid prayer, gifts, outings and simple words on its meaning.

Yes, it's a short chant glorifying Allah. Say it from the night before Eid al-Fitr until the prayer, and through Dhul Hijjah for Adha.

It depends on the moon: 12 lunar months of 29 or 30 days, so Ramadan and Eid move about 11 days earlier each year. The months explained.

No, not as a festival like Eid. The Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) has no set rituals, but many mark it quietly with reflection and dua.

Yes, fasting Ashura (10 Muharram) is sunnah and expiates a year of sins. Its link to Moses, fasting the 9th too, and the Shia observance.

Yes, you can still do a lot on your period: dua, dhikr, istighfar, charity and listening to Quran. What you skip and scholars' views.

Yes, you can find it by seeking it in the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially odd nights. What it is, the key dua and what to do.

Yes, if you're not on Hajj. Fasting Arafah expiates two years of sins. Who should fast, which day to pick, and how to use the day well.