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Category: Muslim


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The Muslim category focuses on the Islamic faith and Muslim culture. For national, political, and secular events related to various nation-states, see the categories of Middle East or Africa and search using the nation’s ISO two-letter symbol (SA). It will be in the event title

Al Quds Day, Intl.: March 28

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Al Quds means "Jerusalem" in Arabic, and Al Quds Day has been observed internationally since 1979, beginning in Iran and now globally. Jerusalem is to remain an international city in perpetuity, and rep...

January

Christchurch Massacres (NZ)(2019): March 1...

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Today is the anniversary of the Christchurch Massacre. On March 19, 2019, a 28-year-old white supremacist and Islamophobic man entered the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, Ne...

January

Eid al-Fitr (M): March 31 - April 1

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Eid al-Fitr (the festival of breaking fast) is one of the most important holidays in Islam. This three-day event celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food, water...

January

Feast of the Annunciation (C): March 25

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A national holiday in Lebanon since 2010, the Feast of the Annunciation celebrates the Christian and Islamic belief that the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and told her she was carrying the...

January

Islamophobia, Intl. Day to Combat: March 1...

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Islamophobia refers to a fear, prejudice, and hatred towards Muslims that leads to hostility, intolerance, and discrimination both online and offline. It is rooted in institutional, ideological, political...

January

Laylat al-Qadr (M): March 27/28

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Laylat al-Qadr, or the "Night of Power," is an Islamic observance and is considered the holiest night of the year. It occurs on the 27th day of Ramadan and commemorates the revealing of the Qu'ran to the...

January

Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film,...

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World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film celebrates the boundless vault of cultural beauty that is the Muslim world, from poetry and literature to scientific and engineering accomplishments...

January

Nowruz, Intl. Day of (M): March 20/21

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Always falling on the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, International Nowruz Day (also spelled Noruz) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. This is the Shi'a new year and is...

January

Recorder Day, Play the: March 15

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Play the Recorder Day celebrates the woodwind instrument that looks like a flute called a recorder. It has been held annually since 1993 during March, Play the Recorder Month. On this day, the American Re...

January

Shawwal (M): March 31 - April 28

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Shawwal is the tenth month in the Islamic calendar and translates to "lift" or "carry." The first day of this month is Eid al-Fitr. If you travel in Muslim-majority countries or Buddhist-majority count...

January

African World Heritage Day: May 5

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UNESCO's African World Heritage Day, celebrated annually on May 5th, is a day set aside to honor the African continent's rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage. Established during the 38th session...

January

Dhu al-Hijjah (M): May 28 - June 25

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Dhu al-Hijjah is the 12th and last month in the Islamic Calendar, the final of four sacred months, and the month of Hajj. Performing Hajj occurs between the 8th - 12/13th of the month and is one of Islam'...

January

Donor Sabbath, Ntl.: November 14-16

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International Donor Sabbath occurs every year and is organized by faith leaders in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other faiths to raise awareness of the need to become organ and tissue donors to save l...

January

Donor Sabbath, Ntl.: November 7-9

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International Donor Sabbath is organized annually by faith leaders in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other faiths to raise awareness of the need to become organ and tissue donors to save lives. Most...

January

Jumada Al-Akhirah(M): November 22 - Decemb...

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Jumada Al-Akhirah is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic year is a lunar calendar and is 11-12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar year. PLEASE NOTE: Islamic holidays are determine...

January

Islamic History Month (CA): October

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Islamic History Month in Canada explores the rich heritage of Islam and Muslims within Canada and the world. Officially declared by Canada's Federal parliament in 2007, it's a month of education, toleranc...

January

Muslim American Heritage Month (US): Octob...

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Muslim American Heritage Month celebrates and explores the impact and achievements of Muslim Americans in the United States. Canada also observes Muslim Heritage Month in October. Muslim Americans curre...

January

Jumadal-Awwal (M): October 23 - November 2...

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Jumadal-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar. PLEASE NOTE: Islamic holidays are determined in Mecca by the moon’s position and can occur a day earlier or later than posted.

January

Mawlid an-Nabi (M) (570 AD): September 4/5

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Mawlid an-Nabi, or Mawlid in Islam, is the day set aside for the birth of the Prophet Muhammed. Practicing Muslims usually follow the mention of his name with "Peace be upon him" or the initials PBUH. M...

January

Birth of the Virgin Mary (C)(20 BC): Septe...

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The Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, is said to have been born on this day in 20 BC, making her approximately 20 years old when she gave birth. The date comes from the Protoevangelium of James. On this...

January
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