what is today for muslims

what is today for muslims

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Todays date for Muslims depends on the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar. The Islamic calendar is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which is a solar calendar. Therefore, the Islamic dates move 10-11 days earlier each year on the solar calendar, which means that the actual dates may vary between different sources.

There are several important Islamic dates and holidays, including:

  • Eid Al-Fitr: This holiday commemorates the completion of Ramadan and lasts for three days during which Muslims celebrate with special prayers, sweets, presents for children, and community festivities.

  • Eid Al-Adha: This holiday falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

  • Hajj: This is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to make at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially able to do so.

  • Muharram: This is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. It has a special significance in Islamic history as it marks the end of the period of persecution in Mecca and the transition to a recognized faith community in Medina.

  • Ashura: This holiday is the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis observe the holiday on the 12th of Rabi‘ ul-Awwal, while Shi‘ah observe it on the 17th of Rabi‘ ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.

It is worth noting that Shia and Sunni Muslims do not celebrate the same holiday schedule, and that practices vary by nation. Todays Islamic date is 17 Rabi II 1445 according to one source, while another source lists todays Islamic date in the US as 08 Rabi Al-Akhar 1445.

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