Muslims across the world celebrate the night differently depending upon cultural diversity and local traditions.Ī worshipper offers Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan (Image: AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) It is believed that Allah decides the fortune and the future of every creature of the earth on this night. On the night, Muslims worldwide ask forgiveness for their sins from the all-merciful Allah.Īdditionally, the night can be used to seek mercy for the deceased and ill family members. Muslims celebrate at home by telling the story of Muhammad's journey to children and reciting prayers at night, whilst others attend mosque and pray.Ĭelebrated on the 15th of Shaban, Shab e Barat night or the Night of forgiveness is a significant Islamic festival. The event is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. It is believed that while sleeping in the Ka'bah, the sacred shrine of Mecca, Muhammad was visited by the archangels Jibril and Mikal - who his soul and filled him with wisdom. Laylat (or Lailat) al-Miraj celebrates the Prophet Muhammad's night-time from Mecca to Jerusalem, in what the Qur'an describes as the 'farthest mosque in Jerusalem.' Shawwal (10th month) - predicted to start Friday, April 21ĭhul Qadah (11th month) - predicted to start Sunday, May 21ĭhul Hijjah (12th month) - predicted to start Monday, June 19 However, these dates are subject to an official sighting of the first crescent of the new moon and therefore can vary by day and also location. The remaining months of the year - Shawwal, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijjah - all have been predicted start dates according to astronomical charts. The 9th month - Ramadan - begins later this week on Thursday, March 23. We are now in the 8th month - Shaban - of the year 1444 with it having started on Tuesday, February 21. These are listed below, however, dates can vary, depending on which reports of moon sightings are followed.ġ2th Rabi Al Awwal - Wednesday, September 27 READ NEXT: Rules of Ramadan: what you can and can't do during the Holy Monthīetween now and the end of the year 2023, there are several Islamic events taking place. To this day the full and crescent moons are used to confirm the beginning and end of each month. The calendar, which is said to be created by Khalifa Umar ibn Al-Khattab, is based on 12 lunar months. The calendar dates back to 622 AD - the Hijri Year - after it is believed Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina after being warned of an assassination plot. We are now in the year 1444 / 1445 of the Islamic calendar, which is also often referred to as the Lunar or Hijri calendar. Muslims around the world use the Islamic Calendar to determine the dates of religious events and observances.
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