Archive for the 'Islamic' Category

(August 10) Today we're observing . . .  Isra Al Mi’Raj (Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad)

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Isra Al Mi’Raj (Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad - Islamic)*
Commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s journey to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven where he prayed together with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. 

*US date. Date may vary depending on where one lives in the world.

(March 30/31) Today we're observing. . . Mawlid Al Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad - Islamic)

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Mawlid Al Nabi  (Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad - Islamic)

"Muslims celebrate. . . with great dedication; processions are held; homes or mosques are decorated; delicious food is prepared and distributed; stories about the life of Prophet Muhammad are narrated by learned people of Islam and poems are recited by children.*"

Begins at sundown on the 30th

*source: wikipedia - Mawlid

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