ISLAMIC HOLY DAYS

Ramadan Month of fasting (based on lunar cycle)

Sawm Time for:

Inner reflectionLearning self-controlDevotionNo eating from sun up to sun downAbstaining from other pleasures like smoking,

sex, etc.Develop empathy for poor and hungry

Quick Video http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-

ramadan#history-of-ramadan

When and What to Eat During Ramadan http://

www.thekitchn.com/ramadan-when-its-ok-to-eat-and-94989

Eid al-Fitr “Festival of breaking of the fast”

“Sweet Festival” 3 Day Festival Leading up to it…

Last couple days of month of Ramada, each family donates food to the poor (in order for them to be able to celebrate this holiday)

Day of…Early morning prayerGathering of friends and family (calling distant relatives)Finest dressGift giving to childrenLights and decorations throughout homeEating treats! Fast is over!

http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/muslims-break-fast-worldwide-after-ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets-underway/

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/08/317780/eid-alfitr-marked-by-many-muslim-nations/

Eid al-Adha “Festival of Sacrifice” End of the Hajj (annual Pilgrimage to

Mecca) Commemorates trials and triumphs of

Abraham An animal is slaughtered in rememberance

of Abraham’s sacrifice1/3 goes to family1/3 friends1/3 poor

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/329653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid-aladha/

http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2013/oct/16/eid-al-adha-muslims-india-pakistan-bangladesh-video