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25 Muharram Quotes and Wishes for Islamic New Year

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 The Islamic calendar is a full lunar calendar with 12 months, each with 29 or 30 days. The year begins with a holy month named Muharram. Literally, the Arabic word "Muharram" means "that which is made sacred." A holy month in Islam is a month in which fighting is prohibited to maintain peace. Salvation in Islam is earned by one's own hard work. Each person has a balance of his own good deeds and sins based on his intentions and actions. In holy months, good deeds multiply and gain more weight, but so do sins; Sins are considered more serious in holy months. To know about the date of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, you can visit or you can learn more about the Islamic months in the explainer. The second importance of Muharram is the day called Ashura. Ashura means "tenth" and refers to the tenth day of the month. It is believed that on this day Prophet Moses and his people were saved from Pharaoh by the parting of the sea. For this reason (before the Quran en

Eid ul Azha 2023 moon sighting updates in Pakistan

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  Islamabad - The crescent moon of the last Islamic month of Zil Hajj was sighted in Pakistan on Monday and the first day of the month will fall on June 20 (Tuesday), while Eidul Adha will be celebrated on June 29 (Thursday). Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, chairman of the Ruet Hilal Committee, announced the decision after a meeting of the moon-watching body in Karachi today. Azad announced that the testimony of Zil Haj Vardhaman had been received from Lahore, Karachi, and other cities. Delegates of the Service of Strict Undertakings, SUPARCO, the Branch of Meteorology, and the Service of Science and Innovation likewise took part in the gathering of the Ruet body. Key members announce moon updates after consultation with regional committees. For those ignorant, the Focal Ruet-e-Hilal Board meets on the 29th of each and every Islamic month and makes declarations subsequent to locating the moon. What is Eid ul Azha? In Pakistan and other parts of the world, the religious festival is celebrate

Discovering the Importance of Sacrifice During Hajj

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Everyone should work hard to reach the level where they can say, 'My life, my death, my sacrifices, my prayers are all for Allah (SWT).' Their souls will scream like Prophet Ibrahim (AS). "I have surrendered to the Lord of the world." (Surah-al-Baqarah, Chapter 2: Ayat 132). Islam, one of the major religions of the world, carries with it a rich and profound heritage of sacrifice and devotion. Established in the lessons of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), This persevering through custom has formed the existences of millions and keeps on rousing people across the globe. From magnanimity and demonstrations of good cause to enduring dedication to confidence, Islamic confidence has reliably underscored the significance of penance and commitment as mainstays of strict life. This intense journey represents a selfless act of devotion, as pilgrims endure physical hardships and put aside personal comforts to fulfill their religious duty. The spirit of unity and sacrifice displayed durin

When is Eid al-Adha 2023 predicted to start in the UK and why do Muslims celebrate it

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  Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha - one of the biggest religious festivals in the Islamic religion. It is the second Eid in the Islamic calendar, and this year it is predicted to start on the evening of Wednesday, June 28 in the UK and last for three days. Eid ul-Adha falls on the tenth day of the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The day is dependent on the valid sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia after the completion of the annual holy pilgrimage of Hajj – so the date varies every year. Eid ul-Adha translates to 'Feast of the Sacrifice' and highlights the story of Prophet Ibrahim (also known as Abraham in other religions) in the Quran. Ibrahim was ready to sacrifice his son Ismail under the instruction of God. Muslims believe that because of Ibrahim's obedience, God immediately intervened and brought a ram in place of his son. Even today, Muslims slaughter an animal to honor Ibrahim's sacrifice and distribute its meat to the n