Islamic Calendar
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In India, all the prominent Muslim festivals are celebrated with religious fervor. Ramzan finds special place in the calendar of events. Holiday is declared in educational institutions and government offices, on the occasion of Ramadan. Bakra-Eid
is the 'feast of sacrifice', celebrated from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Celebrated after the fasting month of Ramzan, Ramadan encompasses a number of rituals that are performed on specific time. Muharram commemorates
the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Imam Hussain. Here is the complete information on the celebration of the popular Inslamic festivals in India.
Islamic Holidays Calendar 2011
November 2011
06 Sunday Eid-Ul-Adha
26 Saturday Al-Hijira, Muharram Begins
December 2011
05 Monday Ashura
Islamic Holidays Calendar 2012
February 2012
04 Saturday Milad un Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet), Sunni
09 Thursday Milad un Nabi, Shia
July 2012
20 Friday Ramadan Begins
August 2012
19 Sunday Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramadan Ends
October 2012
26 Friday Eid-Ul-Adha
December 2012
15 Thursday Al-Hijira/ Muharram begins
24 Saturday Ashura