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Islamic Holy Days

Islamic Holy Days. Ramadan. Month of fasting (based on lunar cycle) Sawm Time for: Inner reflection Learning self-control Devotion No eating from sun up to sun down Abstaining from other pleasures like smoking, sex, etc. Develop empathy for poor and hungry. Quick Video.

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Islamic Holy Days

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  1. Islamic Holy Days

  2. Ramadan • Month of fasting (based on lunar cycle) • Sawm • Time for: • Inner reflection • Learning self-control • Devotion • No eating from sun up to sun down • Abstaining from other pleasures like smoking, sex, etc. • Develop empathy for poor and hungry

  3. Quick Video • http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-ramadan#history-of-ramadan

  4. When and What to Eat During Ramadan • http://www.thekitchn.com/ramadan-when-its-ok-to-eat-and-94989

  5. Eid al-Fitr • “Festival of breaking of the fast” • “Sweet Festival” • 3 Day Festival • Leading up to it… • Last couple days of month of Ramada, each family donates food to the poor (in order for them to be able to celebrate this holiday) • Day of… • Early morning prayer • Gathering of friends and family (calling distant relatives) • Finest dress • Gift giving to children • Lights and decorations throughout home • Eating treats! Fast is over!

  6. http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/muslims-break-fast-worldwide-after-ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets-underway/http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/muslims-break-fast-worldwide-after-ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets-underway/ • http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/08/317780/eid-alfitr-marked-by-many-muslim-nations/

  7. Eid al-Adha • “Festival of Sacrifice” • End of the Hajj (annual Pilgrimage to Mecca) • Commemorates trials and triumphs of Abraham • An animal is slaughtered in rememberance of Abraham’s sacrifice • 1/3 goes to family • 1/3 friends • 1/3 poor

  8. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/329653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid-aladha/http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/329653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid-aladha/ • http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2013/oct/16/eid-al-adha-muslims-india-pakistan-bangladesh-video

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