|
Ashura |
Two days mourning on the death anniversary
Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)
on 9th and 10th of Moharram, the first month of Islamic
Calendar. Processions, rallies and meetings (music prohibited)
are held through out the country. |
| Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
|
Birth Anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH)
on 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal - the 3rd month of Islamic Calendar. |
|
Shab-e-Barat |
Religious festival celebrated
on 14th of Shaaban, the 8th Islamic month. Prayers, fire
works, exchange of sweet dishes and visits. |
| Eid-ul-Fitr |
Religious festival celebrating end of fasting
month on 1st of Shawwal, the 10th month of Islamic Calendar.
Special prayer after sun-rise, exchange of sweet dishes,
visits. |
|
Eid-ul-Azha |
Religious festival commemorating the
great sacrifice offered by Prophet Abraham. Celebrated
on 10 Zilhaj, 12th month of Islamic Calendar. Collective
prayers after sun set, sacrifice of goats, sheep, cows
or camels and distribution of meat among relatives, friends
and poor. |
Muslim
festivals are celebrated according to Muslim (Lunar) Calendar
and may occur some 10 days earlier each successive Christian
Year.
