As of today, Tuesday, October 31, 2023, there is no Muslim festival being celebrated. However, there are several Islamic festivals and holidays throughout the year, including:
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Eid al-Fitr: Celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting during daylight hours. Muslims may perform acts of zakat (charity) on the occasion, which begins after the new moon is sighted for the beginning of the month of Shawwal. Celebration begins with prayers on the morning of 1 Shawwal, followed by breakfast, and often celebratory meals throughout the day.
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Eid al-Adha: Celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the final month of the Islamic calendar). It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Muslims celebrate by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep, goat, or cow, and distributing the meat to family, friends, and the poor.
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Ramadan: A month of fasting during daylight hours. It is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and charity. Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, and break their fast with a meal called iftar. The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid al-Fitr.
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Lailat al-Qadr: Also known as the Night of Power, it is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is considered the holiest night of the year, and Muslims spend the night in prayer and reflection.
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Muharram: The first month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of mourning for Shia Muslims, who commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.
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Ashura: The 10th day of Muharram. It is a day of mourning for Shia Muslims, who commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali.
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Hajj: The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is required of all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it. It takes place during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
It is worth noting that Shia and Sunni Muslims do not celebrate the same holiday schedule, and that practices vary by nation.
