Muslim Holiday

Hajj 2011: Muslim Pilgrimage Dates And Customs Explained

Posted 01.01.2012

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The annual Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj, to Mecca, Saudi Arabia draws an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gatheri...

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Muslims Mark Day Of Ashura With Self-Flagellation Rituals (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Thousands of Shiite Muslims in India, Bahrain and eastern Saudi Arabia marked the mourning day of Ashura on Thursday, commemorating the death of a gra...

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Ashura: Shi'a Islam's Day Of Sorrow And Inspiration

Aziz Poonawalla | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aziz Poonawalla

Ashura is the story of Imam Hussain AS, who was martyred by the forces of Yazid on the plains of Karbala in what is modern-day Iraq. Ashura is not a sectarian doctrine but a timeless message that resonates in every era.

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Best Buy Under Pressure After Acknowledgement Of Muslim Holiday In Flyer

crunchgear.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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A recent Best Buy ad (hat tip to CrunchGear) promoting the store's Black Friday sales includes a nod to the Muslim holiday Eid Al-Adha, which is celeb...

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What A Billion Plus People Are Celebrating Today

Nour Akkad | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nour Akkad

The first holiday of December is a Muslim festivity, known as Eid al Adha, or the day of sacrifice. Many Muslims start this day by heading to the mosque for prayer and reflection. After that, the fun begins.

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A Typical Pakistani Eid

Jeanette Khan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeanette Khan

Eid ul-Fitr is much like the Christian holiday of Christmas; it's a time for families to stop the rat race and come together to celebrate a religious holiday.

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