Eid Al Adha: The Feast of Sacrifice
Every year, Muslims look forward to two of the most important festivals of the Islamic calendar – Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Fitr, which is also…
A New Year for All?
The Hijri or Islamic New Year begins on the first day of the month of Muharram, which will fall on 7 July 2024, which is when the Muslim world welcomed…
Eid Gift Giving
Whether Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha, people exchange gifts in celebration of the religious holidays. Giving or generousity is encouraged in Islam as it’s an act of love…
‘Tis The Season on the Islamic Calendar
At least 1.8 bn Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan on 11 March, followed by Eid Al Fitr set to begin on 10 April, and Eid…
How to Decorate Your Home for Eid
Eid is a specifically joyous holiday where Muslims wear new clothes, visit friends and family, enjoy special Eid food and sweets, and exchange gifts as part of the Eid tradition. Decorating…
Difference Between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
Zakat is the third pillar of faith in Islam. It is an alms tax meant to redistribute wealth by shifting resources from the rich to the poor. Unlike voluntary charity,…
10 Things You Need to Know About the Quran
Ramadan is a holy month because it’s the month in which the Holy Quran was revealed. As the saying goes, Ramadan shahr al Quran, which means Ramadan is the month of the…
The Origins of Ramadan Traditions
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is when the Prophet Mohammed was given the Qur’an. The word Ramadan is derived from rmd, which is an Arabic…
All About Garangao
Garangao (Garanga’oh), also known as Gargee’an, Gargaaown or Laylat Garanga’oh (Garanga’oh Night), is celebrated in the mid-month night of Ramadan. The Qatari society celebrates Garangao on the 14th day of…
Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak?
There are two common greetings that are used during the holy month of Ramadan – Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem. They have slightly different meanings, and some Muslims prefer one…
