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Islamic New Year
First day of the new Islamic Calendar of the new year. -
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Umrah
Umrah is a visit one makes to the grand Mosque in Makkah and prays. The word ‘umrah’ means to visit an important place. This can be done throughout the year. -
Eid al-Fitr
Also known as The Sugar Feast. As before the Eid-al-Fitr people were fasting. Though muslims do not fast on Eid ul-Fitr as it is not allowed. During this festival, children knock on doors and take chocolate, money, sugar from the others. It's also a time of gathering and forgiving. -
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Ramadan
A Muslim holiday which lasts for an entire month. Islamic people are not allowed to eat or drink from sunrise until sunset. They do this to honour their God. -
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Hajj
Is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and is the largest Muslim gathering in the world. -
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Eid al-Adha
The Festival of Sacrifice. Muslims will go to the mosque to pray and sometimes sacrifice a sheep.
