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DIVERSITY CALENDAR 2021 - 2022
www.ucl.ac.ukRamadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from
Country Profile: Afghanistan - Library of Congress
www.loc.govRamadan, Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice, the end of Ramadan), Ashura (the martyrdom of Imam Hussein), and the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. Holidays observed on fixed dates include Nawros (New Year’s, on the vernal equinox), Victory Day (April 28), and Independence Day (August 19). Click to Enlarge Image . Flag:
Days - British Council
learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.orgDiwali the Islamic festival celebrating the end of Ramadan name day the Christian festival in spring at the end of Lent Easter the Jewish festival of lights Lunar New Year the last day of the calendar year New Year’s Eve the last day of the lunar …
ISLAM A Brief Overview of the History of Islam
americanhumanist.org-- Ramadhan: Fasting from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan. -- Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhul Hijjah, which is compulsory once in a lifetime for one who has the ability to do it. The one on which we are focusing is Zakat since it is the pillar most closely related to the principles of humanism.
The Five Pillars - Harvard University
hwpi.harvard.edu*Sawm: The first revelation of the Qur’an came to Muhammad during the lunar month of Ramadan. Every year during this month, Muslims perform a daily fast (sawm). They are obliged to abstain from food, water, sexual activity and evil thoughts during the daylight fasting hours. Ramadan is a time of