Muslim Holidays

Laylat al-Qadr: The Night Of A Thousand Months

Daliah Merzaban | Posted 10.26.2011

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Daliah Merzaban

Many Muslims around the world will spend Laylat al-Qadr in prayer and quiet reflection, hoping to seek the unparalleled benefit of a night when sincere worshippers are forgiven all sins and angels descend on earth.

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Muslims Celebrate Lailat al Miraj

Posted 08.28.2011

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Lailat al Miraj is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's nighttime journey from Mecca to the 'Farthest Mosque' in Jerusalem where ...

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On The Prophet's Birthday: Old Guards, New Guards And Rear Guards

Deepak Chopra | Posted 05.25.2011

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Deepak Chopra

A centuries-old worldview is always ready to condemn change as being against the will of God. What I came to understand is that this worldview has its reasons for being.

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Muslims In NYC Push To Add Holidays To School Year

AP | SUZANNE MA | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Moneeb Hassan remembers having to choose between a final exam in American history or celebrating the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha. ...

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