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SUMMARY:Lailat al-Qadr
DESCRIPTION:Laylat al Qadr is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. It commemorates when Koran (Qur’an) was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (also known as Mohammad). Muslims in the United States celebrate the event\, also spelled as Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr\, on one of the last 10 days of the Islamic month of Ramadan. \nIs Lailat al-Qadr a Public Holiday?\nAlthough Lailat al-Qadr is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day in 2025\, which is a public holiday in Hawaii. \nWhat Do People Do?\nLaylat al Qadr marks the time when the Koran’s first verses were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammed. It is also believed that this night marks their fate in the following year. Therefore\, many Muslims pray in the night to God for mercy\, forgiveness\, and salvation. This practice is also called Ehyaa. \nThis “Night of Power” is considered the most appropriate time of the entire year to pray for salvation and blessings. It is believed that a Muslim’s past sins are forgiven if the person prays throughout this night. Many people assemble at mosques during the Isha’ prayer\, with many prayers being made until midnight. \nPublic Life\nLaylat al-Qadr is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, many Islamic organizations and businesses may alter their opening hours and there may be some congestion around mosques\, particularly in the evening and at night. \nBackground\nLaylat al Qadr commemorates the night in 610 CE when Allah revealed the Koran (Islamic holy book) to the prophet Muhammad. The angel Gabriel first spoke to the prophet during that time\, which marked the beginning of Muhammed’s mission. These revelations continued throughout the remainder of his life\, according to Islamic belief. \nChildren begin studying the Koran from an early age and they celebrate the moment when they have read all the chapters for the first time. Many adults try to memorize the Koran. This day is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. \nThere is a difference of opinion about the date for Laylat al-Qadr but\, in general\, it is agreed that it is most likely to be in the last 10 nights of Ramadan\, with the odd nights being more likely. Of the odd nights\, the night of the 27th (which is the night before the 27th of Ramadan\, as the Islamic day starts with nightfall) is most likely\, according to many Muslim scholars. \nThe Prophet Mohammad spent long periods\, particularly during Ramadan\, meditating about the world around him and looking for help to guide his people away from the moral evils and idolatry. On some occasions\, he traveled to the Cave of Hira\, a small cave in the hills near Mecca\, now in Saudi Arabia. It is believed that at some point\, probably in 610 CE\, he received the Koran’s first verses from God. \nLaylat al-Qadr marks the anniversary of this date. However\, it is unclear as to exactly when the revelations occurred. Hence many Muslims regard all of the last ten days of Ramadan as particularly holy and make an effort to visit a mosque and to read the Koran in this period.
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SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a festive occasion and one of the major observances in the Islamic calendar. \nIs Eid al-Fitr a Public Holiday?\nEid al-Fitr is not a public holiday in the US. Businesses have normal opening hours. However\, public schools in some areas close on the day. \nCelebrating the End of Ramadan\nOn the day of Eid al-Fitr (also spelled Eid ul Fitr)\, Muslims in the United States and worldwide mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is observed on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. \nPeople celebrate having accomplished the Ramadan fast (sawm)\, one of the most important and challenging religious duties for Muslims. This is why the holiday is also called the Festival of Breaking the Fast. It is thought of as Allah’s (God’s) reward for completing the task. \nA Big Deal for US Muslims\nMore than 3 million Muslims live in the United States\, and for them\, Eid al-Fitr is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. \nIn the country’s Muslim communities\, you are likely to see people dressed up nicely\, congregating for communal prayer\, hugging each other\, enjoying a festive meal together\, and wishing each other Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid). \nPrayer\, Charity\, and Sweet Dishes\nSo\, how exactly do American Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr? With Muslims from so many different backgrounds residing in the US\, Eid customs vary from one community and family to the next—but there are some common features. \nEid Prayer\nThe day of Eid usually starts with communal prayer at the local mosque or another communal space\, led by the local Imam. In cities with a sizeable Muslim population\, such as New York and Philadelphia\, people may congregate in parks or other public spaces. \nIn Washington DC\, the Capitol Hill lawn has traditionally been a place where thousands of worshippers gather during Eid. \nZakat al-Fitr\nMuslims are expected to give to charity on the occasion of Eid. This can be a donation of food or money to the poor to enable them to take part in Eid celebrations. Several organizations in the US also offer the option to make online donations. \nFood\nAs a culmination of a month-long fast\, a festive meal with a range of mouthwatering dishes is one of the most cherished features of Eid. In fact\, the Quran forbids fasting on this day. \nIn each family\, the food usually reflects the cultural background and unique family traditions. Many US Muslims are culturally linked to Arab countries in the Middle East and Africa. \nBut no matter the culture\, many of the dishes served on Eid al-Fitr are sweet\, so the occasion is also known as the Sugar Feast. \nGifts\nA favorite among children\, Eidi or Eidiya is the tradition of exchanging gifts on Eid al-Fitr. The Hadith\, a collection of texts about the Islamic Prophet Muhammad\, states: “Give gifts to one another\, you will love each other.” \nPresidential Eid Greeting\nThe US president traditionally issues an official Eid greeting. They may also visit a mosque or hold a festive dinner at the White House to mark the occasion. \nEid Celebrations Can Span up to Three Days\nEach year\, in the run-up to Eid\, Muslims across the US agree to disagree on the question: when is Eid? \nEid al-Fitr happens on the first day of Shawwal\, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. In the western Gregorian calendar\, the holiday falls about 11 days earlier each year. \nHowever\, the beginning of each Islamic month and the dates of Muslim holidays are determined by Moon sightings. A new month begins when the Crescent Moon is spotted in the evening sky after the New Moon phase. But the rules of what constitutes a valid sighting vary. So\, some communities may celebrate two days\, sometimes even three days\, before or after other communities. Still\, within each community\, Eid usually only lasts for one day. \nInitiated by Prophet Muhammad\nScholars generally agree that Prophet Muhammad introduced the feast\, although the timing is debated. According to some traditions\, he initiated both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha after his journey (Hijrah) from Mecca (Makkah) to Medina in 622 CE. \nIslam in the USA\nThe Muslim community in the USA is the largest in North America. About 3.5 million Muslims are estimated to live in the United States\, making Islam the country’s third-largest religion. \nIslam has been a part of American culture since the 19th century\, a result of the slave trade of the antebellum period. Historians estimate that up to one in three slaves brought to North America was a Muslim.
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