List of Muslim holidays for 2022

Islam belongs to the most “young” world religions, which, nevertheless, is inferior in number of adherents only to Christianity - there are more than one and a half billion. Islam is a monotheistic religion, i.e. One that recognizes only one god.

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Islam can be defined as an Abrahamic (just as Christianity and Judaism) religion, according to which the traditions of beliefs go back to Abraham, which was the patriarch of the Semitic tribes and, in accordance with the book of Genesis, which concluded a covenant with God.

List of Muslim holidays for 2022

Islam as a state religion is recognized in many countries (more than 120) and is divided into Sunnis, Shiites and Ibadites. Services are carried out in Arabic, and the Qur'an is a sacred book. As for religious, state Muslim holidays and commemorative dates, in 2022 they are as follows.

Muslim holiday calendar for January 2022

January 6, December 27, the Muslim holiday - the suffering of Fatima:

Fatima is the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. It is revered as a patient and pious Muslim, who loves her daughter. She lived at the very beginning of the prophetic mission, which was performed by Muhammad in Mecca, just during the oppression of the Muslims of the Curais.
It so happened that, contrary to customs, the mother was forced to educate the girl on her own, without the help of maids and nurse. Fatima became the wife of Ali, who came to Muhammad cousin, and after 10 years of marriage died, shortly after the death of Muhammad himself.
Today, according to Shiite beliefs, the death of Fatima is considered as martyr, and in memory of it, 20-day mourning is announced.

Muslim holidays: February 2022

February 3 - Night Ragaib:

The night of Ragaib - this is the name of the first Friday of the month of Rajab, when they recall the day in which the parents of Muhammad made marriage and conceived the prophet. Traditionally, on the eve, on Thursday, they hold a post, on Friday evening they read a prayer, choosing time between prayers for this.
Another name for this Muslim holiday - Night of gifts or favor. It is customary at this time to pray for forgiveness, contact Allah with requests, bring gifts to children and acquaintances, give alms to everyone who needs, speak kind and affectionate words.

February 8 - Hijra to Ethiopia:

Hijra means "relocation." It was such the first in Islamic history that the resettlement in 615 was the departure to Ethiopia over 80 men, with and without families.
This departure was due to persecutions that Muslims from the Kuraysh were subjected to. The Ethiopian king was loyal to representatives of other religions, which became the basis for Muhammad’s decision to resettle.

February 14 - Imam Ali's birthday:

Imam Ali is cousin and at the same time son -in -law of the Prophet Muhammadwho was his like -minded person. His full name is Abul-Hasan Ali Ibn Abu Talib al-Khuushi. We read in secular society as a political and public figure of a wide scale.
In the religious hierarchy, he is 4 righteous caliph. Many sources on the history of Islam indicate that Ali Imam is not only the only born in Kaab, but also the first of the men who accepted Islam. During the time that he had a chance to edit, he was awarded the title of head of the faithful.

February 28 - Isra and Miraj:

One of the most significant days in the Muslim calendar. It was this night that Muhammad’s Prophet’s journey took place to Jerusalem, where he read the prayer along with two more prophets, after which he was ascended to heaven.
It is believed that the day on the eve of the Muslim holiday should be preparatory, and at night it should be awake, since there are two wonderful events that occurred with Muhammad: at first the angel filled his heart with a grace and faith, painlessly taking him from the chest of the prophet, and then the mythical fast -legged beast delivered him Its in the blink of an eye in Jerusalem, in the Al-Aksa mosque. It is in honor of these two events that the holiday has two names. On the next day, you should tirelessly pray.

Muslim holidays in March 2022

March 17 - Baraat night:

The Baraat night is also sacred to Muslims - it gives the opportunity to ask Allah both mercy for himself and forgiveness. And also - the complete cleansing of the soul and thoughts, because it is precisely how the “purification” translates the word “baraaat” from the Arabic language.
So, the night of the Baraat is intended to rethink life and its actions, sincere repentance, a deep analysis of the essence of what is happening in life, all actions and thoughts. Also on this night you should forget about malice and enmity, pride and disobedience. The best pastime is thoughts and prayer, including mercy to those who have already left this world.

March 18 - Birthday of Imam Mahdi:

Imam Mahdi is the last successor of the Prophet Muhammad. It is most often perceived as a kind of messiah, foreshadowing the end of the world. Often a parallel is drawn between Mahdi and the prophet Isa (in Christianity - Jesus), but still there are no direct analogies and Majdi is perceived by Muslims as an renewal of faith.
12 Imam Mahdi is also called in different hypostles instructed, the lord of the time expected.

March 20 - Navruz:

The day of the spring equinox, it is a New Year, an ancient Muslim holiday that originated in Iran and became universal in Muslim countries. It is associated with the spread of agriculture, it is dedicated to him, and he began to celebrate in those days when the first agricultural calendars began to appear.
Navruz is supposed to meet in purely cleaned houses, having no debts, and the table is mainly covered with fruits of agriculture: it contains dishes prepared from legumes, corn, rice. Also, often the components of festive treats are wheat, millet, barley, sesame seeds and other plants.

Muslim holidays in April 2022

April 2 - Ramadan:

This is the name of the month when all Muslims observe the mandatory post. In the afternoon they practically do not eat and do not drink, smoking and intimacy are also prohibited. Within 30 days, from dawn to sunset, adherents of Islam are spiritually cleaned and strengthened, for which they read the Qur'an at least once during the day. In addition, good deeds, helping those in need, distribution of alms are also important.
From the post, children and people who suffer from mental disorders, elderly people and those who are sick, women during pregnancy and lactation, as well as travelers who are far from home and women during menstruation, can be liberated.

April 2 - Umra:

Another name for this day is a small Hajj, since Umra also represents a pilgrimage to Kaaba. The differences are as follows: Umbra can be committed at any time, while the Great Hajj is only from the 8th to the 14th day of the month of Zul-Hiji. In addition, there are no certain rites performed during the Great Hajj.
The literal translation of the Arabic word "Umbra" is a visit or visit, so there is a stay in the sacred mosque located in the city of Mecca.

April 18 - Battle of Badra:

This event, dating from the year 624, was the beginning of the victories of Muslims in the struggle for their faith, which was conducted with the Kuraysh, who sought not only to practice the Muslim faith, but also to destroy the Prophet Muhammad.
Trying to capture the caravan in order to at least somehow compensate for the losses caused to Muslims as a result of persecution, 300 Muslim brave men opposed the pagan’s armed thousandth army. The true faith and the prayer addressed to Allah called to help Muhammad and his warriors of heavenly angels, who broke the course of the battle, bringing victory to the Muslims.

April 21 - Fath Mecca Day:

The origins are leaving in the 629th year, which was marked by the following event. The Prophet, who returned to Mecca, was engaged in the cleansing of the ancient Kaaba Temple from pagan idols. Thus, certain rituals were committed, which became the basis for HajjHaving made Mecca a place of pilgrimage to Muslims around the world.
The return of Muhammad was fraught with dangers, but at the same time the Prophet managed to turn the Kurashits to the Muslim faith, to win them in battles. After all the Kaaba idols were destroyed, two -time prayer was uttered, Mecca residents brought the oath to Muhammad.

April 22 - the suffering of Imam Ali:

The righteous caliph revered to the imam, the head of the faithful - is all about the outstanding figure of Muslim society, both in its public and political components. Ali ibn Abu TalibAs Imam Ali is often called, according to legend, he knew in advance about how exactly he would die, because he not only experienced forebodings, but also heard the words of the Prophet Muhammad, who read that the imam would be killed.
And so happened in the 661st year. The Kufa Cathedral Mosque became the place where the Haridzhites punished those who, in their opinion, were “guilty” that there was a break in the Muslim community. Among the killed were the imam Ali.

April 27 - Night of power and predestination:

The night of predestination is considered the best night, which falls not only for a month of Ramadan, but also the entire current year. Another name is the Lielatul Frame, blessed by Allah and called the most significant.
That night, the Angels, along with the archangel Jabriel, descend from heaven and the blessing is more dominant: peace, grace, calmness, silence, and peace reign on earth. Such a night Lielatul Smot remains until dawn. And if you spend this night in prayers, then the Muslim will feel a close connection with Allah and feel his blessing.

April 29-Muslim holiday Jumuat al-Vida:

Jumuat al-Vida is the last Friday, which is a month of Ramadan, preceding the Al-Fitte Publishing House. Friday in Islam is highlighted in a special way, since it is the day of the creation and introduction to Paradise Adam, it will also become at its hour and judgment Day.
On Fridays, all residents gather in the mosque and bring Allah a Friday prayer, which is especially valuable and significant, because the community of Muhammad, i.e. Muslims are exalted by this day, like Islam directly. Therefore, all the rituals that are carried out on Friday have a double power. This applies to both prayer itself and preparation for it, to post, vigil, etc.

Muslim holidays in May 2022

May 2 - Battle of the moat:

The onset of the Muslim month for Muslims marks another memorable date-this is the battle of the ditch, which took place in the 627th year. A two -week battle at Medina With the Kuraysh ended the victory of the Muslims, which was headed by the Prophet Muhammad. His wise tactics and mercy of Allah, care for the inhabitants of the city and their security, despite the betrayal and violation of agreements from the original allies, led to success.
Muhammad graciously allowed him to bear the bodies of the murdered opponents, not taking the usual reward for this.

May 2 - Muslim festival of conversation (Uraza Bayram, Ramadan Bayram):

When the Holy month of Ramadan ends and Shavval begins, Muslims celebrate the end of the sacred post. Another name for this date is the eid al-Fitr. The conversation primarily refers to spiritual categories and therefore the night preceding the holiday is usually spent in prayers, making both evening and morning prayers, reading the Qur'an. Clean themselves and bodily: They wash, brush their teeth, cut their nails and hair, put on festive clothes.
At the end of the solemn, everyone congratulates each other, make visits to relatives, friends, acquaintances, set the tables (fasting on a holiday is prohibited), exchange gifts. Also, mosques, cemeteries, burial places of the saints are also sure to visit the recently dead, for which they invite the mullah.

May 4 - Battle of Uhuda:

The confrontation between Muslims and Kuraysh was noted by another battle of the 62nd year, held at the foot of Mount Uhud. Having lost the battle of Badra, the Kurashits longed for the revenge and intensively prepared for him.
Having taken a position in which Mount Uhud became a reliable rear for Muslims, the army of Muhammad after the morning prayer began to fight with fights that went into a mass battle. It ended with the retreat of Muslims, and then - their repeated attack, based on military cunning, which consisted in licentious rumors about a significant help that allegedly came to the aid of the Prophet Muhammad. This gave the result - the enemy fled in fear.
Not all historians call the victory under the worship - after all, the enemy was not defeated. However, the memory of this battle remains in the Muslim calendar.

May 11 - Battle of Hunina:

The next commemorative battle with polytheists took place in the 630th year. The place of the battle was the Khunina Valley. The pagans could not come to terms with the fact that Muslims won Mecca, and decided to speak at them. Having gathered a multi-thousandth army, the Prophet Muhammad was ahead of the enemy’s plan and went towards At-Taif.
Having overestimated their numerical superiority and underestimated the enemy, Muslims were punished for this. Muhammad prevented them that began with a panic flight, inspiring their warriors with a personal example, bravely fighting the Havazins.
The enemy not only fled, throwing cattle, jewelry and even prisoners on the battlefield, but was also overtaken. The strongest warriors traditionally fought in honest fights, and the final victory was behind Muslims.

May 26 - The suffering of Imam Jafar:

Jafar - sixth infallible imam, which is descendant of Muhammad. He was also engaged in theology and esotericism. Lived in the first half of the 700s. He became a mentor of many famous theologians of that time, and also belongs to the founders of Islamic law.
According to Shiite legends, Imam Jafar was poisoned, and ordered this to be done by the caliph al-Mansur. The grave of Jafar, who died in the 765th year, was the place of pilgrimage to adherents of Islam, but the Wahhabis destroyed it.

Muslim holidays in June 2022

June 1 - Agreement under Khudaibia:

We are talking about an agreement, which was concluded by the Prophet Muhammad and Kuraysh in the 628th year. The name of the area of \u200b\u200bKhudaibia near Mecca became its definition. Going to make a small Hajj in Mecca, the caravan of the Prophet Muhammad was met by the messengers of the Kuraysh in this place not by chance - Khudaibiya was part of the sacred region, in the territory of which any hostilities were not allowed.
The terms of the contract signed by both parties were the termination of the war for a ten -year term, as well as the conditions for the exchange of defectors, the entry of Muslims in Mecca, and relations with the Arabs. Thus, this agreement legalized the equal rights of Muslims with Quraysh. And a year later, the Kurayshits themselves broke this agreement.

June 30-the beginning of the month of Zul-hija:

Zul-hija is the twelfth month of the Muslim calendar and is revered as a month in which all sorts of ramps, conflicts, wars, as well as bloody revenge are prohibited. In addition, Zul-hijah not only marked by the main Muslim holiday by Kurban Bayram, but also involves the commission of Hajj. The first decade of the month is especially the road to Allah, as the hadith says. Therefore, compliance with the post is prescribed, for which two -year sins are forgiven and rewards are relied, like prophets.
According to custom, these days they devote themselves to prayer, distribution of alms and other good deeds.

Children from childhood are taught to prayers and religious obedience

Muslim holidays in July 2022

July 8 - Arafat Day:

Arafat Day is timed to the end of Hajj and is preceded by Kurban Bayram. For pilgrims on this day, prayer standing in the valley of the same name, located near the Holy Mountain Jabal Ar-Ramma, where, according to legend, a meeting of the ancestors of mankind Adam and Khava took place. It is believed that during this prayer stop, believers, presenting to Allah, are asking for forgiveness in the upcoming Day of Judgment.
It is on the day of the Arafat, according to the beliefs of Islam, that everyone is given according to the merits, so prayer is especially valuable. It is also advisable to follow the post on this day.

July 9 - Curve Feast (Kurban Bayram):

Kurban Bayram (or, as it is also called, Id al-Adha) belongs to the most significant Muslim holidays marking the end of Hajj.
He is designed to establish himself in faith, cleanse the soul from sinful plans, to gain sincerity. On this day, according to tradition, a sacrifice is carried out: the animal is given to the slaughter, and its meat is distributed to those in need, they are treated to relatives and neighbors and, of course, eat themselves.
The sunrise brings with it a mandatory prayer and a festive sermon. They also circle Kaaba and conduct a symbolic rite of abandoning the devil with stones. After visiting the mosque and distributing alms there, visits to relatives and friends begin.

July 10-12-At-Tashrik days:

These 3 days are also a continuation of Kurban Bayram. A pilgrim spending the night in the area of \u200b\u200bMina passes, and then - the collective prayer and reading of the takbir, which is called Tashrik.
In these three days, seven small stones are thrown in turn in three pillars (from small to large). You can ask someone to do this ritual in place only if the Muslim is not able to do this physically.

July 17-Gadir-Khum:

Gadir-Khum-this is the name of the spring located between Mecca and Medina. It was here that the Prophet Muhammad met Muslims who returned from Hajj, and announced them of the main property of Islam: the Qur'an and the family. And the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Ali Ibn-Abu Talib was proclaimed as a successor regarding the issues of faith.
These dogmas became the main for the adherents of Islam, and in memory of this day, Muslims make visits to their relatives, invite to treat the neighbors.

July 23-Id al-Mubakhila:

On this day they remember debatewho were held by the Prophet Muhammad and Christians. The Prophet convinced his opponents that Isa (in Christianity Jesus) was the slave and messenger of Allah, while Christians considered him directly God. The fanatical stubbornness of the latter crashed about Muhammad’s proposal to turn to Allah so that he would send those who are wrong, curse and subject them to punishment. Only then did the Christians yielded, abandoning the proposal of the Prophet. They also asked not to fight against them, agreeing to the payment of a pillow tax.
Thus the Prophet Muhammad proved to the wrong Christian, which confirmed from the refusal of the calling of the curse of Allah, and showed himself merciful, agreeing to their conditions.

July 30 - New Year in Hijra:

The Muslim Hijra Day is celebrated on the first day of the month called Muharram, which is the first month in the Muslim calendar and dates back to those 4 months, during which all bloody conflicts are prohibited. The month is called up to pray and repent.
Usually on the Hijra day a thematic sermon is pronounced on the relocation of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, which took place in 622.

Muslim holidays in August 2022

August 5 - a trip to Haibar:

The day is dedicated memories of Muhammad's campaign on Haibar. This name is given to the oasis, which is located in Saudi Arabia, a little north of Medina. At that time (the beginning of the 7th century), the Jews lived there. Pursuing a peaceful craft, they nevertheless contributed to the unification of local tribes against the prophet, which posed a significant threat to Islam.
628-1 of the year was marked by the siege of Haibar, who surrendered a month and a half later. Among the conditions set by Muhammad was the deduction of half of the crop obtained by the local population in favor of Muslims. So Muhammad managed, without driving away the inhabitants of Haibar from their land, to make them tenants, and the victorious operation contributed to the further glory and successes of the prophet.

August 7 - Tashua Imam Hussein:

Al-Hussein ibn Ali al-Khushi - This is the full name of the Third Shiite Imam, the second son of Imam Ali and Fatima. The day of his heroic death in battle in the 680th is considered to be the Shiites during the day of mourning Ashur.
He was not an active public figure, but opposed the monarchy of the Omayyad dynasty, which dominated Medina. It was during the uprising against the caliph of Yazid, trying to rally the inhabitants of the city of Kuf, he entered the battle with Karbela with the Caliph troops. His small detachment was defeated, and Hussein himself died.
With his death, he even more closely rallied the ranks of the adherents of Islam, and under the motto of revenge for his death, many protest movements took place. Since then, the tomb of Imam Hussein has been a place of pilgrimage.

August 8 - Muslim holiday Ashura Day:

On this day, the prophets of the messengers of Allah are remembered. In addition, the Qur'an claims that on this day there were earth and heaven, angels and the first man Adam are created. The onset of the Apocalypse should also occur on Ashur's Day.
The Sunnis on the day of Ashura are fasting, although the post is not mandatory. Shiites again recall Imam Hussein and his martyrdom in battle. Four pilgrimages are performed, narratives are read, numerous processions, impromptu ideas, and recreating scenes of the battle are arranged.

August 29 - the beginning of the month of Safar:

Safar is the second month in the Muslim calendar and is characterized by the wire of rituals. This is a month of calm. Perhaps this is due to one version of the origin of its name - from the yellow in the color of autumn, the season of the calm of the peace of nature. According to other sources, a month was called due to the fact that Mecca was empty (ISFAAR), became deserted.
Sometimes a month of safar is considered unfavorable, associated with diseases and curses (especially his first 13 days), but Islam suggests that there is no bad time, unlike human actions that may be such.

Muslim holidays in September 2022

September 17 - Arbain:

Arbain is a memorial rite, which is held on the 40th day of Ashura and it is dedicated to the memory of Imam Hussein. The purpose of this day is to recall the sacrifice that Hussein brought, rebelled against tyranny and paying his own life for it.
This uprising is interpreted as the struggle of good and evil, the confrontation of persecutors and oppressed. And the victim of Imam Hussein was not in vain. His sister and son were captured, but their speeches became an incentive for people to awaken consciousness, to change public opinion.

September 23 - Hijra night:

Hijra night is a holiday that is celebrated as a memory of Muhammad’s relocation from his native Mecca to Medina. The Muslim community formed there contributed to the spread of Islam, so Hijra’s night is devoted to the memories of the beginning of the Islamic chronology and directly the Islamic era.
Later, Muhammad returned to Mecca, which since then turned into a religious center, and it was precisely all Muslims that pray to her.

September 25 - Day of the death of the Prophet Muhammad:

This day is mourning for the entire Muslim worldsince it is the day of the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
Knowing that his days are numbered, Muhammad turned to Muslims with a warning about this. He made a farewell Hajj shortly before death and turned to a hundred thousand co -religionists with a reminder of the importance of true faith, the need to adhere to the instructions of the Qur'an.
The Prophet Muhammad died in 632, having managed to turn the Arabian Peninsula into the Islamic faith. Later, Islam spread to the large -scale territories of Asia and Africa, Byzantium.

Both joyful and mourning days are celebrated with a grand scale

September 26-The suffering of Imam Ali Ar-Rida:

The day of veneration by the Shiites memory of the eighth imam, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, Ali Ar-Rida. He was born in 765, was a very versatile man, skillfully leading a polemic, interpreting the Qur'an, the subtleties of Muslim law.
He was poisoned in the Persian city of Tus in 818. There is a version that this happened at the instigation of Caliph al-Mamun, struggling for power. Upon learning of the murder, the people of Caliphate even raised the uprising, frightening and angry al-Mamun. The body of Imam Ali Ar-Reed was devoted to the earth near the same city, and the tomb is the place of pilgrimage and worship of the Shiites.

Muslim holidays in October 2022

October 8 - Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad:

This is a real Muslim holiday, which in certain countries of Islam is celebrated all a month. On the streets of cities there are posters with texts from the Qur'an, in mosques they read sermons, people sing religious chants.
The beginning of the holiday was laid in the XII century, when Muzaffaud-Din Ibn Zainud-Din, ruling the Syrian terrain Irbil, invited many scientists and Sufis who owned the hadiths. It is not customary to celebrate birthdays in Islam is magnificent, therefore, as a rule, prayers are read, Allah himself and the Prophet himself are recruited and famous for, he tells about his birth and various stages of life. In addition, gratitude to God asks for Muhammad's coming to this world.
By good tradition, alms are heard and pious conversations are being conducted.

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