Why is the month of Safar considered the month of misfortune? Safar month and associated prejudices All other festivals in Islam are considered memorable dates

Navruz in 2017 - March 21

Navruz cannot be called a religious holiday - it is rather a national one and is dedicated to the spring equinox. Usually the people on this day remembered the deceased, in addition, the Zoroastrians on Navruz worshiped the forces of fire, which, in turn, considered the vital energy sent to us by heaven in this way.

Date of Navruz holiday in 2017

Every year it is the same and does not differ from the previous ones, and therefore Navruz in 2017 is celebrated on March 21. Over the many years of this celebration, it was either canceled or reintroduced, and even today it is celebrated only in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Turkey, Kazakhstan. But the Arabs do not celebrate Navruz at all. But the duration of the holiday in each country is different. In some states, it is celebrated from March 21 to 23, and in others even 6 days, that is, from 21 to 27. In these countries, Navruz is one of the most popular holidays and is revered not only as the day of spring, but also as the New Year.

According to the legends, Navruz must be fun and, as it should be in many countries, it is believed that you cannot work. On the night of 20-21, Muslims gather the whole family together and the celebration begins. Moreover, according to legends, if you spend this day outside your home, then you will not see it at all throughout the year, and therefore they used to try not to leave their home and have fun with their relatives. In addition to traditional sweets (shekerbura, baklava, badambura, gogal) and pilaf, seven dishes must be prepared that begin with the letter "s" (sabzi, semen, sked, sumac, sirke, and so on)

Miraj in 2017 - April 25

The Miraj holiday is dedicated to the dream of Muhammad when the archangel Jabrail lifted him to heaven. According to legend, Allah showed him then both hell and heaven, and then allowed him to appear before his throne. Also in this dream, Muhammad had the opportunity to communicate with other prophets.

Holiday date Miraj

On April 25, 2017, all Muslims will celebrate Miraj. If we talk about the lunar calendar and Islamic traditions, then they celebrate it on the 27th of the month of Rajab.

Holiday traditions

It is noteworthy that in different cities, traditions and rituals may differ slightly. For example, in some it is customary to take food as always, but in others, on the contrary, to abstain completely, and still others, perhaps, try to just eat vegetable diet meals. However, they are united by one tradition, which is observed everywhere. After sunset, in every Muslim family they set a rich table with an abundance of meat and fish dishes, relatives and close friends are always invited. Hands are washed before and at the end of the meal, and guests are served with a special bowl of water for this, so that they can perform this ceremony. Before the dinner begins, Muslims say: "O Allah, bless this food and save us from hell." And here at the end: "Thanks be to Allah, who sent us food, drink and made us Muslims." Only the head of the family and the owner of the house should start the meal, and after that all the rest.

Baraat Night in 2017 - May 11

It is a sacred night in Muslim culture and is celebrated in the month of Sha'ban in the Hijri. According to the sages, the month of Ramadan is the time of gathering fruits for their good deeds, but Shaaban, on the contrary, is the period when it is necessary to sow them. Days 14 and 15 are considered critical when it is necessary to pray and fast.

Holiday date Sacred night Baraat

Each year it is different and is determined quite simply - for Muslims it is always the night from the 14th to the 15th of the month of Shaaban. In 2017, the Night of Baraat is celebrated on May 11. This day is not only a symbol of goodness and humanity, but also a holiday for the forgiveness of sins, correction and purification.

Traditions at Baraat Night

All night Muslims pray for the forgiveness of sins, and in the morning they perform a ritual of ablution. Prepare for this day carefully - they wash their clothes white, or simply buy a new white one, clean the house, wash everything and get rid of trash. And after the ritual of ablution, they put on a clean robe and go to breakfast, where the head of the family says a prayer. In this case, the table must be necessarily low and it is called dastarkhan. Festive meals are usually light, they try to serve more vegetables, since this day begins an intensive preparation for the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan in 2017 - from May 27 to June 25

Ramadan is not one day, but a whole month, which Muslims sacredly honor and observe strict fasting all this time. According to all adherents of Islam, the month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars on which, in principle, their faith rests.

When does Ramadan start in 2017? Ramadan Bayram in 2017

As we said, Ramadan is the month that immediately follows the month of Shaabat. It is determined according to the phases of the moon and is the ninth month of the year. In 2017, Ramadan Bayram begins on May 27 and ends on June 25, respectively.

Ramadan traditions

Throughout the month, faithful Muslims pray and fast. They try more than usual to do good deeds and to cleanse themselves from filth. Moreover, in addition to abstaining from food, Muslims also refuse to be intimate with their wives.

Uraza Bayram in 2017

This is the second most important holiday for adherents of Islam. Muslims on this day rejoice that Allah gave them the opportunity for spiritual growth - the whole month of Ramadan and analyze the results of the past fast.

Holiday date Uraza Bayram

At the end of the month of Ramadan, namely on June 26, the Muslim people celebrate the holiday of Uraza Bayram, or as it is also called Eid ul-Fitr.

Traditions of Uraza Bayram holiday

At the end of the fast, a loud, rich and joyful holiday is rolled up with no less generous treats. It is necessary to celebrate the holiday strictly in the family circle, and a restaurant or cafe is not welcome. The first thing that they do on this day is they put on festive clothes and go to the mosque, but only men do it, and women at this time prepare food and a house for the celebration. After a family meal and prayer, many go to visit their relatives and friends, while others, accordingly, invite everyone to visit them. They also continue to give alms, sometimes it is a treat from the table, but more often it is money alms. Do not forget to visit the cemetery where relatives are buried.

The night of power and predestination (Laylatul-kadr) in 2017 - June 21

In Islam, this is the main and most powerful night when you can ask for everything and the Almighty will fulfill. And all because, according to legends, it was on this night that the Koran was sent down to earth, therefore, every year, according to the teachings of Muslims, Allah shows special mercy and blessing.

Holiday date Laylyatul-kadr

The date of the holiday is usually different, since it occurs ten days before the end of the month of Ramadan, and, accordingly, depends on the phase of the moon. In 2017, Lailatul-kad is celebrated on June 21. It is worth noting that they have one feature, because during this period the weather is usually good, everything is calm and not even a single star falls from the sky.

Lailatul-kadr traditions

It is advisable not to sleep at all that night, or very little, which Muslims do. Free time is better to devote to prayer or forgiveness or blessing, everyone has their own needs. Also, if on some day a Muslim missed any prayer or prayer, on that night he can perform them. It is imperative to spend time analyzing the whole year, drawing conclusions from your actions and the actions of other people. The menu on this day and the previous one should also be lighter and leaner, since, according to them, heavy food pulls not to the prayer mat, but tends to sleep.

Kurban Bairam in 2017 - September 1

This is the second holiday that Muhammad commanded to celebrate and is the second largest holiday after Ramadan Bayram. It is also called the holiday of sacrifice, and Kurban Bayram, and Eid al-Adha. The holiday symbolizes absolute, pure and sincere faith in the Almighty, unity with him and approach.

Date Eid al-Adha 2017

They remember the holiday in the month of Zul-Hijja on the 10th, that is, in 2017, Kurban Bayram is celebrated on September 1. All Muslims adhere to the lunar calendar, as a result of which all holidays are slightly shifted.

Traditions on Kurban Bayram

As on Ramadan Bayram, a fast is observed just before the holiday, but its difference lies in the fact that it lasts not 30 days, but 10. Then, at the end of it, Muslims also perform the ritual of ablution in the morning, put on clean clothes and the men go to the mosque. Moreover, in the morning, no one eats anything. Likewise, during the day everyone goes to preach, but in the evening they kill the sacrificial animal and prepare the festive table. The killed cattle are usually eaten in the bosom of the family and they must leave a part for the poor, they also collect food or money for them. In general, the holiday should take place in an atmosphere of kindness and sacrifice, and therefore whoever asks for help on this day cannot be denied.

Arafat Day in 2017 - August 31

According to legend, it was at the foot of Mount Arafat that Adam and Eve met after they were expelled from paradise. It is believed that on this day the significance and weight of actions is doubled, that is, if you have done a good deed, then the reward will be equivalent to the fact that you helped two people, not one. The same applies to the bad ones, the punishment for them will be doubly stronger.

Holiday date of Arafat day 2017

The day of Arafat is celebrated on the 9th day of the month of Zul-Hijja, in the lunar calendar used by Muslims it is the twelfth. Therefore, in 2017, Arafat Day is celebrated on August 31.

Holiday traditions

Basically, on this day, Muslims strive to get to Mount Arafat in order to make a pilgrimage to holy places and, of course, to pray. Basically, believers turn to Allah for the forgiveness of sins. However, we all understand that not everyone succeeds in getting to the mountain, so those who failed to do so try to do as many good deeds as possible and pray at home.

Ashura Day in 2017 - October 1

Ashura Day can be called a unique holiday, since at this time the Earth, the first man, heaven and angels were created. In addition, it was on this night that the Prophet Muhammad received most of his revelations.

Ashura Day - date for 2017

According to the Muslim calendar, this is always the 10th day of the month of Muharram. At the same time, just before the holiday, a fast is observed, which lasts 2-3 days. So, in 2017, Ashura Day is celebrated on October 1.

Holiday traditions

Since one of the prophets of Islam, Hussein, died on this day, the Day of Ashura can rather be called mourning. By tradition, each time Muslims carry out a procession dedicated to him. In many cultural institutions they try to tell visitors about the life of the prophet - these are theatrical performances, stories, songs, concerts, and so on.

Arbain in 2017 - November 9

This day is also dedicated to the Prophet Hussein - this is a commemoration that is held for 40 days of mourning after his death. This day reminds of the heroism and courage of Hussein, who was able to resist the usurpers of the Omeid and Abbasids.

Holiday date Arbain

From the description and meaning of the holiday, one can guess that it is celebrated on the fortieth day after the Day of Ashura. This event usually falls on the 20th day of the month of Safar, that is, in 2017, we will celebrate Arbain on November 9th.

Holiday traditions

Many people call this day one of the most massive gatherings of people. Muslims in Arbain arrange a pilgrimage to holy places, and the most important part of the program is the reading of suras at the grave of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina. This tradition got its name - Ziyarat; this part of the ceremony also includes the obligatory decoration of the tomb and sacrifices. In addition, every self-respecting Muslim tries on this day to show his kindness and help those in need: to give alms, food, money, and so on.

2017 Muslim New Year (Hijri New Year)

It is from this day that the lunar calendar for Muslims begins. Despite many differences in terms of traditions on this holiday, they still have in common with us. According to popular belief, as you spend the month of Muharram, the whole year will pass.

Holiday date Muslim New Year

The Muslim New Year is celebrated on the 1st of the Muslim month of Muharram. In 2017 it is September 22. Although this holiday is considered the New Year in Islam, it is not included in the number of official holidays and is not celebrated as it is done in our country.

Holiday traditions

There are no special traditions, as you already understood, on this day. A special fast, As-saum, is usually observed throughout the month. According to the canons of Islam, it is prohibited to eat and drink, various entertainment, incense, bathing, smoking and sexual intercourse during the daytime. At night, all prohibitions are lifted, however, many clergy do not advise allowing yourself too much.

Juma holiday

Juma is a day specially designated by Allah and dedicated to the Muslim community. It is believed that on this day Adam was created, introduced into paradise and in the future it is on Juma that, according to Muslim prophecies, the Last Judgment falls.

Date of the holiday Juma

Juma does not have a clear set date, since it is the same as Sunday in our understanding. This holiday occurs every Friday of every week.

Holiday traditions

As we have already mentioned, Juma was established in honor of the Muslim community. That is, so that all believers on this day always gather and perform Friday Juma Namaz, which, in fact, is what Muslims do to this day. Also, many believe that all good deeds done on this day will be more appreciated, which means the reward is doubled.

Like any human culture, Muslims have a number of holidays, fasts and other memorable dates that rightfully belong only to them. However, there is a certain distinctive feature that separates the adherents of this religious denomination from the rest - the absence of borrowed holidays. It is widely believed that the Prophet Muhammad forbade all Muslims to celebrate the holidays of other nations, which is why their integrity has been preserved to this day. Let's get acquainted with the most important Muslim holidays and fasts in 2017.

What is the Muslim calendar

First of all, the Muslim calendar (Islamic) is, and is used mainly to determine all Muslim religious dates, while in some countries it is the official calendar.

The main difference between the Muslim and the Gregorian calendar we are accustomed to is the beginning of the chronology, which in the Muslim calendar has been running since July 16, 622, that is, from the date of Hijri, on this date the Prophet Muhammad with other Muslims was forced to move from Mecca to Medina ... For this reason, in all Islamic countries, the Muslim calendar is called the Hijri calendar... Thus, the next 2017 year for Muslims will be 1438-1439 AH.

Muslim holidays calendar for 2017

Muslim New Year

September 22, 2017 (Fri) - Hijri New Year. On this date, one year according to the Islamic calendar is replaced by another. It is noteworthy that in Islamic countries, the New Year is treated very coldly. However, there is one belief among Muslims, which is similar to ours - New Year's. They say: as you spend the first month of the new year, the whole year will pass.

Important Muslim (Islamic) Holidays and Dates in 2017

Night Baraat

May 11, 2017 (Tue) - Baraat Night. One of the holy nights for Muslims. Some believe that it was on this night that the Koran was sent down from heaven to earth, but only on the night of Kadr did it reach the prophet Muhammad.

Ramadan

May 27, 2017 Genus (Sat) - in Arabic in Turkish. The longest Muslim fast, which lasts a whole month. Throughout the month, Muslims abstain from eating certain foods, frequent eating, sexual intercourse, smoking, etc. During this period, most of the time should be spent in prayer and repentance.

Night of Power and Destiny

June 21, 2017 (Wed) - The Night of Power and Predestination. Most significant night of the year. It was in Kadr that the prophet Muhammad received the first suras of the holy Koran.

Eid al Adha

June 26, 2017 (Mon) - (also called Ramadan Bayram or Eid al-Fitr). It is one of the two largest holidays in Islam (see Islamic calendar above). On this holiday, Muslims rejoice that they were given the opportunity to grow spiritually, to enrich themselves, to purify their soul and body during the Ramadan fast. Preparation for the holiday begins four days before its onset. The hostesses carry out general cleaning of the premises. On the eve of Uraz Bairam, all family members wash, put on clean clothes (and more often also new ones), and prepare treats. On this Muslim holiday, family feasts are held, in which everyone tries to congratulate each other, give gifts and wish warm words from the heart.

Arafat Day

August 31, 2017 (Thu) - Arafat Day. On this date, all Muslims strive to complete their pilgrimage by offering a sacrifice to Allah on the sacred Mount Arafat.

Kurban Bayram

September 1, 2017 (Fri) - (called the feast of the sacrifice). For the glory of Allah, Muslims slaughter a young lamb, cow or camel, give some to the poor, and give some to the community. The third part is reserved for a special dinner with the family in honor of the holiday.

Ashura Day

1. On the day of Ashura, according to the Qur'an, Allah created heaven, earth, angels and the first man. And the day of judgment will also occur on this date.
2. Day of fasting among the Sunnis in honor of the fast of Muhammad, who first arrived on this date in the city of Medina.
3. Day of mourning for the Shiites. It is believed that it was on the Day of Ashura that the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, Imam al-Hussein and his followers, was put to death.

Day of death of the prophet Muhammad

November 17, 2017 (Fri) - Day of death of the Prophet Muhammad. Mourning in all Muslim countries.

Prophet Muhammad's birthday

December 1, 2017 (Fri) - Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. In many Muslim cities, it is celebrated magnificently and festively. Posters with sayings are hung everywhere, sermons are read, songs are sung.

The second month of the lunar calendar, the month of Safar, is coming soon. The word "safar" (with the letter "garden") can mean "turn yellow", "become yellow" (another meaning is "empty", "empty"). It was the month of autumn when the leaves turned yellow and the Arabs left their homes.

This month is also called "Safar al-muzaffar", Safar al-khair, which means "success", "prosperity", "luck". He received such names in the era of Islam in order to get rid of the prejudices of ignorance, when the month of safar was considered a month of failures and bad omens, so during it they tried not to conclude major deals, not to get married and not to do such important things.

With the coming of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), all bad omens and omens were abolished. Day, week, month - any of them can be bad and good, depending on the will of Allah. If a person does good deeds at this time, this time will be successful for him, if he sins, he will be punished by Allah. It is also known that there are especially blessed months and days, during which the reward for good deeds increases, but the punishment for sins at this time increases. Our reason and understanding are limited, so we should seek divine guidance in the Holy Quran and the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The great scholars of Islam have explained to us many things in accordance with Sharia, and we must accept and adhere to them if we want to be successful in both worlds.

There are still prejudices among some Muslim peoples regarding this month. True and sincere Muslims should abstain from them and engage in godly deeds. All the customs and omens associated with the month of Safar are unfounded.

Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, says in the Qur'an:

"Misfortune does not comprehend (a person), except with the permission of Allah ..." (Surah Tagabun, ayah 11)

These erroneous beliefs have also been condemned in the context of the following hadiths:

"There are no superstitions - (such as) (the cries of) an owl, (other) birds, stars that portend rain, (other) bad signs of the month of Safar" (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 5707).

“There are no bad omens in the month of Safar” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2222).

The above hadiths clearly refute all the misconceptions and superstitions regarding the month of Safar. These wrong beliefs were common in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance (jahiliyyah).

The month of Safar during the time of ignorance:

Muhaddiths (Hadith scholars) conveyed many of the superstitions inherent in the Arabs during the time of ignorance. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. The pre-Islamic Arabs believed that the safar is a snake that lives in a person's stomach and when it wants to eat, it bites a person. This is the discomfort that a person experiences when he feels hunger pangs.
2. Some said safar was a worm that worms in the liver and ribs, causing the complexion to turn yellow (referring to the disease we know today as jaundice).
3. According to some ideas, the month of Safar is full of troubles and misfortunes.

With the advent of Islam, all the harmful and incorrect beliefs prevalent in pre-Islamic times were abolished. Unfortunately, there are also some Muslims today who hold incorrect beliefs regarding the month of Safar:

1. Nikah (marriage) made this month will not be happy.
2. This month is full of misery and disaster.
3. You should not start any important enterprise, business, etc. this month, as it will end in failure.
4. From the first to the thirteenth of the month, safar are considered particularly unfortunate.
5. A person who distributes food or money (as alms) on the 13th of Safar will be saved from the misfortunes of this month.
6. The last Wednesday of the month of Safar is celebrated in a special way (some even perform a special prayer at this time).

Muslims should avoid all kinds of mistaken beliefs regarding the blessed month of Safar.We should understand that the most unfortunate person is the one who disobeys the commandments of Allah, for example, does not perform the five-time prayer.

This 2017 Muslim holidays are featured in the Islamic Hijri calendar for each month, with the days of the celebrations that you will find below on the page.

It is important to know why there are so few holidays in the Muslim calendar, and all because at one time the Prophet Muhammad did not allow his followers to celebrate non-Muslim holidays, take part in them and count them as Islamic holidays.

When a devout Muslim takes part in a religious Islamic holiday, he thereby joins the ritual of his religion, which he conducts, reveres and which suits him completely.

What is the Muslim holiday 2017 - what are the months

Around that time, Muslims had two great holidays at once - Conversations (Uraza-Bairam), starting immediately after the fast of Ramadan and Sacrifice (Kurban-Bairam), marked by the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage of devout Muslims to pray and worship shrines to Islamic Mecca).

Initially, other Muslim dates were not taken into account and were considered significant holidays of Islam. Therefore, there were no special events on their occasion.

At the same time, what is worth noting is that at about the same time, special places in the Muslim calendar were allocated for such solemn days as:

- Juma - Namaz (Friday prayer among devout Muslims) is one of the most favorite days of the week among Muslims, and Juma begins after sunset on Thursday and continues until sunset on Friday.

- Day of Ashura is a day of mourning, remembrance and voluntary fasting.

- Day of Arafat is the last day of the Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca), when the faithful visit the holy Mount Arafat and perform namaz-prayer there.

- Night of Predestination - on this night they read the Koran, pray and ask for forgiveness for their sins

These holidays for the Muslim world were not predetermined as a time for fun, but as days for zealous worship of the Lord God.

All other festivals in Islam are considered memorable dates.

Which is quite unusual, although not at all surprising - given the direction of the Islamic religion, the attitude of Muslims to celebrating holidays is not at all familiar, for example, to Christians or Catholics.

If some people professing a religion other than Islam, some religious holiday is considered a reason to have fun and escape from everyday life, then for Muslims any celebration is just another reason to increase their good deeds, which, according to the faith of Islam, will be credited to them on the Day of Judgment, compared with their bad deeds and deeds.

The days of celebrating some holidays among Muslims give them an extra incentive for more zealous tinkering with Allah. So, the inhabitants of Muslim countries on holy days and nights, read certain prayers of the Koran and perform ritual prayers, and they also strive to please their loved ones and relatives, relatives and even strangers.

It is customary for devout Muslims to visit each other, to invite guests to their house, to set a rich table, to give donations to those in need of help, to give gifts on the days of celebrating some kind of celebration of Islam.

Religious Muslim holidays in 2017 will be celebrated according to the lunar Islamic calendar and in strict accordance with the Hijri. Due to the fact that Islamic holidays are "tied" to the lunar calendar, they are shifted every year by about 11 days.

It should be noted that initially the word "Hijra" meant a pilgrimage journey from Mecca to Medina.

The year of the end of the Hijri - in the Muslim chronology, became the first and from that moment the modern history of Islam began.

It is also important to remember that the countdown of the day in the Islamic calendar is conducted not from the moment the sun rises, but from its setting.

Thus, the night of the new day for Muslims is the previous day.

Navruz in 2017 - March 21

Navruz cannot be called a religious holiday - it is rather a national one and is dedicated to the spring equinox. Usually the people on this day remembered the dead, in addition, the Zoroastrians on Navruz worshiped the forces of fire, which, in turn, considered the vital energy sent to us by heaven in this way.

Date of Navruz holiday in 2017

Every year it is the same and does not differ from the previous ones, and therefore Navruz in 2017 is celebrated on March 21. Over the many years of this celebration, it was either canceled or reintroduced, and even today it is celebrated only in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Turkey, Kazakhstan. But the Arabs do not celebrate Navruz at all. But the duration of the holiday in each country is different. In some states, it is celebrated from March 21 to 23, and in others even 6 days, that is, from 21 to 27. In these countries, Navruz is one of the most popular holidays and is revered not only as the day of spring, but also as the New Year.

Traditions of Navruz

According to the legends, Navruz must be fun and, as it should be in many countries, it is believed that you cannot work. On the night of 20-21, Muslims gather the whole family together and the celebration begins. Moreover, according to legends, if you spend this day outside your home, then you will not see it at all throughout the year, and therefore they used to try not to leave their home and have fun with their relatives. In addition to traditional sweets (shekerbura, baklava, badambura, gogal) and pilaf, seven dishes must be prepared that begin with the letter "s" (sabzi, semen, sked, sumac, sirke, and so on)

Baraat Night in 2017 - May 11

It is a sacred night in Muslim culture and is celebrated in the month of Sha'ban in the Hijri. According to the sages, the month of Ramadan is the time of gathering fruits for their good deeds, but Shaaban, on the contrary, is the period when it is necessary to sow them. Days 14 and 15 are considered critical when it is necessary to pray and fast.

Holiday date Sacred night Baraat

Each year it is different and is determined quite simply - for Muslims it is always the night from the 14th to the 15th of the month of Shaaban. In 2017, the Night of Baraat is celebrated on May 11. This day is not only a symbol of goodness and humanity, but also a holiday for the forgiveness of sins, correction and purification.

Traditions at Baraat Night

All night Muslims pray for the forgiveness of sins, and in the morning they perform a ritual of ablution. Prepare for this day carefully - they wash their clothes white, or simply buy a new white one, clean the house, wash everything and get rid of trash. And after the ritual of ablution, they put on a clean robe and go to breakfast, where the head of the family says a prayer. In this case, the table must be necessarily low and it is called dastarkhan. Festive meals are usually light, they try to serve more vegetables, since this day begins an intensive preparation for the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan in 2017 - from May 27 to June 25

Ramadan is not one day, but a whole month, which Muslims sacredly honor and observe strict fasting all this time. According to all adherents of Islam, the month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars on which, in principle, their faith rests.

When does Ramadan start in 2017? Ramadan Bayram in 2017

As we said, Ramadan is the month that immediately follows the month of Shaabat. It is determined according to the phases of the moon and is the ninth month of the year. In 2017, Ramadan Bayram begins on May 27 and ends on June 25, respectively.

Ramadan traditions

Throughout the month, faithful Muslims pray and fast. They try more than usual to do good deeds and to cleanse themselves from filth. Moreover, in addition to abstaining from food, Muslims also refuse to be intimate with their wives.

Uraza Bayram in 2017

This is the second most important holiday for adherents of Islam. Muslims on this day rejoice that Allah gave them the opportunity for spiritual growth - the whole month of Ramadan and analyze the results of the past fast.

Holiday date Uraza Bayram

At the end of the month of Ramadan, namely on June 26, the Muslim people celebrate the holiday of Uraza Bayram, or as it is also called Eid ul-Fitr.

Traditions of Uraza Bayram holiday

At the end of the fast, a loud, rich and joyful holiday is rolled up with no less generous treats. It is necessary to celebrate the holiday strictly in the family circle, and a restaurant or cafe is not welcome. The first thing that they do on this day is they put on festive clothes and go to the mosque, but only men do it, and women at this time prepare food and a house for the celebration. After a family meal and prayer, many go to visit their relatives and friends, while others, accordingly, invite everyone to visit them. They also continue to give alms, sometimes it is a treat from the table, but more often it is money alms. Do not forget to visit the cemetery where relatives are buried.

The night of power and predestination (Laylatul-kadr) in 2017 - June 21

In Islam, this is the main and most powerful night when you can ask for everything and the Almighty will fulfill. And all because, according to legends, it was on this night that the Koran was sent down to earth, therefore, every year, according to the teachings of Muslims, Allah shows special mercy and blessing.

Holiday date Laylyatul-kadr

The date of the holiday is usually different, since it occurs ten days before the end of the month of Ramadan, and, accordingly, depends on the phase of the moon. In 2017, Lailatul-kad is celebrated on June 21. It is worth noting that they have one feature, because during this period the weather is usually good, everything is calm and not even a single star falls from the sky.

Lailatul-kadr traditions

It is advisable not to sleep at all that night, or very little, which Muslims do. Free time is better to devote to prayer or forgiveness or blessing, everyone has their own needs. Also, if on some day a Muslim missed any prayer or prayer, on that night he can perform them. It is imperative to spend time analyzing the whole year, drawing conclusions from your actions and the actions of other people. The menu on this day and the previous one should also be lighter and leaner, since, according to them, heavy food pulls not to the prayer mat, but tends to sleep.

Kurban Bairam in 2017 - September 1

This is the second holiday that Muhammad commanded to celebrate and is the second largest holiday after Ramadan Bayram. It is also called the holiday of sacrifice, and Kurban Bayram, and Eid al-Adha. The holiday symbolizes absolute, pure and sincere faith in the Almighty, unity with him and approach.

Date Eid al-Adha 2017

They remember the holiday in the month of Zul-Hijja on the 10th, that is, in 2017, Kurban Bayram is celebrated on September 1. All Muslims adhere to the lunar calendar, as a result of which all holidays are slightly shifted.

Traditions on Kurban Bayram

As on Ramadan Bayram, a fast is observed just before the holiday, but its difference lies in the fact that it lasts not 30 days, but 10. Then, at the end of it, Muslims also perform the ritual of ablution in the morning, put on clean clothes and the men go to the mosque. Moreover, in the morning, no one eats anything. Likewise, during the day everyone goes to preach, but in the evening they kill the sacrificial animal and prepare the festive table. The killed cattle are usually eaten in the bosom of the family and they must leave a part for the poor, they also collect food or money for them. In general, the holiday should take place in an atmosphere of kindness and sacrifice, and therefore whoever asks for help on this day cannot be denied.

Arafat Day in 2017 - August 31

According to legend, it was at the foot of Mount Arafat that Adam and Eve met after they were expelled from paradise. It is believed that on this day the significance and weight of actions is doubled, that is, if you have done a good deed, then the reward will be equivalent to the fact that you helped two people, not one. The same applies to the bad ones, the punishment for them will be doubly stronger.

Holiday date of Arafat day 2017

The day of Arafat is celebrated on the 9th day of the month of Zul-Hijja, in the lunar calendar used by Muslims it is the twelfth. Therefore, in 2017, Arafat Day is celebrated on August 31.

Holiday traditions

Basically, on this day, Muslims strive to get to Mount Arafat in order to make a pilgrimage to holy places and, of course, to pray. Basically, believers turn to Allah for the forgiveness of sins. However, we all understand that not everyone succeeds in getting to the mountain, so those who failed to do so try to do as many good deeds as possible and pray at home.

Ashura Day in 2017 - October 1

Ashura Day can be called a unique holiday, since at this time the Earth, the first man, heaven and angels were created. In addition, it was on this night that the Prophet Muhammad received most of his revelations.

Ashura Day - date for 2017

According to the Muslim calendar, this is always the 10th day of the month of Muharram. At the same time, just before the holiday, a fast is observed, which lasts 2-3 days. So, in 2017, Ashura Day is celebrated on October 1.

Holiday traditions

Since one of the prophets of Islam, Hussein, died on this day, the Day of Ashura can rather be called mourning. According to tradition, each time Muslims carry out a procession dedicated to him. Many cultural institutions try to tell visitors about the life of the prophet - these are theatrical performances, stories, songs, concerts and so on.

Arbain in 2017 - November 9

This day is also dedicated to the Prophet Hussein - this is a commemoration that is held for 40 days of mourning after his death. This day reminds of the heroism and courage of Hussein, who was able to resist the usurpers of the Omeid and Abbasids.

Holiday date Arbain

From the description and meaning of the holiday, one can guess that it is celebrated on the fortieth day after the Day of Ashura. This event usually falls on the 20th day of the month of Safar, that is, in 2017, we will celebrate Arbain on November 9th.

Holiday traditions

Many people call this day one of the most massive gatherings of people. Muslims in Arbain arrange a pilgrimage to holy places, and the most important part of the program is the reading of suras at the grave of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina. This tradition got its name - Ziyarat; this part of the ceremony also includes the obligatory decoration of the tomb and sacrifices. In addition, every self-respecting Muslim tries on this day to show his kindness and help those in need: to give alms, food, money, and so on.

Miraj in 2017 - April 25

The Miraj holiday is dedicated to the dream of Muhammad when the archangel Jabrail lifted him to heaven. According to legend, Allah showed him then both hell and heaven, and then allowed him to appear before his throne. Also in this dream, Muhammad had the opportunity to communicate with other prophets.

Holiday date Miraj

On April 25, 2017, all Muslims will celebrate Miraj. If we talk about the lunar calendar and Islamic traditions, then they celebrate it on the 27th of the month of Rajab.

Holiday traditions

It is noteworthy that in different cities, traditions and rituals may differ slightly. For example, in some it is customary to take food as always, but in others, on the contrary, to abstain completely, and still others, perhaps, try to just eat vegetable diet meals. However, they are united by one tradition, which is observed everywhere. After sunset, in every Muslim family they set a rich table with an abundance of meat and fish dishes, relatives and close friends are always invited. Hands are washed before and at the end of the meal, and guests are served with a special bowl of water for this, so that they can perform this ceremony. Before the dinner begins, Muslims say: "O Allah, bless this food and save us from hell." And here at the end: "Thanks be to Allah, who sent us food, drink and made us Muslims." Only the head of the family and the owner of the house should start the meal, and after that all the rest.

Juma holiday

Juma is a day specially designated by Allah and dedicated to the Muslim community. It is believed that on this day Adam was created, introduced into paradise and in the future it is on Juma that, according to Muslim prophecies, the Last Judgment falls.

Date of the holiday Juma

Juma does not have a clear set date, since it is the same as Sunday in our understanding. This holiday occurs every Friday of every week.

Holiday traditions

As we have already mentioned, Juma was established in honor of the Muslim community. That is, so that all believers on this day always gather and perform Friday Juma Namaz, which, in fact, is what Muslims are doing to this day. Also, many believe that all good deeds performed on this day will be more appreciated, and this means that the reward will be doubled.

2017 Muslim New Year (Hijri New Year)

It is from this day that the lunar calendar for Muslims begins. Despite many differences in terms of traditions on this holiday, they still have in common with us. According to popular belief, as you spend the month of Muharram, the whole year will pass.

Holiday date Muslim New Year

The Muslim New Year is celebrated on the 1st of the Muslim month of Muharram. In 2017 it is September 22. Although this holiday is considered the New Year in Islam, it is not included in the number of official holidays and is not celebrated as it is done in our country.

Holiday traditions

There are no special traditions, as you already understood, on this day. A special fast, As-saum, is usually observed throughout the month. According to the canons of Islam, it is prohibited during daylight hours to eat and drink, various entertainment, incense, bathing, smoking and sexual intercourse. At night, all prohibitions are lifted, however, many clergy do not advise allowing yourself too much.

Today, September 30, 2019, is the second month of the Muslim lunar calendar - Safar.

Safar has no less merits and advantages than other months of the year, and Allah also favorably accepts prayers, dua (prayers) and other pious deeds performed in this month, as in other months.

What does Safar mean?

There are two versions of the origin of this word. According to one of them, the month was named so because of the desolation (isfaar) of Mecca, that is, all the inhabitants left it when they traveled during this month.

According to the other, the name of the month of Safar is associated with the yellow color, since it comes in the midst of the autumn season, when the season of yellow leaves prevails in nature.

Prejudice about the month of Safar

Among the Arabs in the pre-Islamic period, there was a number of prejudices associated with the month of Safar. They considered him sinister, especially his first 13 days. These days they tried not to get married and in every possible way protected themselves and their families from the possible approach of evil and misfortune.

With the advent of the Prophet Muhammad, all bad omens and omens, as contrary to the teachings of Islam, were abolished. Although, many people still mistakenly associate all disasters - diseases, curses, business failures and other misfortunes with the onset of the Safar month.

The Prophet said:

"All months are the months of Allah, all the days are the days of Allah."

Based on this, any day, week, month, depending on the will of Allah, can be bad and good - if a person sins at this time, he will be punished by Allah, and if he does good deeds, then the time will be successful for him.