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First day of the new Islamic Calendar of the new year.
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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.
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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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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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Is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and is the largest Muslim gathering in the world.
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The Festival of Sacrifice. Muslims will go to the mosque to pray and sometimes sacrifice a sheep.
