Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year is calculated based on the Islamic lunar calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the solar year, the Hijri calendar is based on the lunar cycles.
Eid Al Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most important Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It honors the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah's command. In this blog post, we will discuss the history, traditions, and significance of Eid al-Adha.
Eid El Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, and it is a time of joy and festivities. In this blog post, we will discuss the history, traditions, and significance of Eid al-Fitr.
What is Ramadan
Ramadan is a significant month in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide. It can often be very puzzling to Westerners because they don’t know what to do or how to behave. In this post we will discuss the customs and the DOs and DON'Ts for Westerners.
National Days in The Gulf
Winter is the Season of the National Days. December is the month with most National Days from the Gulf region. So why are National Days so important? Well, they celebrate something important in the Middle East - usually when their state was established or when they gained Independence from Europe. National Days have many beautiful traditions especially if you happen to be in one of the countries during their celebration.