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National Day in UAE

CalendarZ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:29:43 +0000

In the UAE, the National Day falls on the 2nd of December, and it commemorates the unification of the seven emirates in 1971 –forming the current country; the United Arab Emirates– on the hands of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, also colloquially referred to as the Father of the Nation.

Commemoration Day in UAE

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:20:48 +0000

The 30th of November marks the Commemoration Day in the United Arab Emirates. It is a day dedicated to honor the Emiratis who have sacrificed their lives in order to serve their country in various fields, whether in the UAE or abroad.

New Year's Day

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:34:38 +0000

New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar.

In pre-Christian Rome under the Julian calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings, for whom January is also named. As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church.

Day of Arafah

CalendarZ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:15:30 +0000

In the Islamic Lunar Calendar, the day of Arafa is a holy day that coincides with the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. This is the second day of the pilgrimage and it is followed by the first day of Eid al-Adha.

Lailat al Miraj

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:18:45 +0000

The other name of Lailat al Miraj is Shab-e-Miraj. It is the night where we celebrate the Isra’ and Miraj (the Night Journey and the Ascension) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) when he traveled from Mecca to Al-Haram As-Sharif (the Temple Mount). He (Peace be upon him) was lifted up to heaven until he reached Paradise where he (peace be upon him) met all the prophets along the way before meeting Allah finally (He saw only the light of Allah).

Eid al-Adha

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:13:13 +0000

Eid al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) is one of the two main Islamic feasts (the other is Eid al-Fitr). This feast falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage taking place in Makkah. This feast is celebrated in honor of the Prophet Abraham's faith by sacrificing animals such as camels, goats and sheep in the path of Allah. The meat obtained from this sacrifice is divided into three portions of which one is for oneself, the other for family and friends and the third for the needy and the poor. The feast of Eid al-Adha is celebrated if one has made the pilgrimage or not.

Eid al-Fitr

CalendarZ — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:57:21 +0000

The happy celebration to mark the end of a beautiful month of Ramadan is known as Eid al-Fitr. The meaning of Fitr is “to break” that illustrates the breaking of the Feast period. Muslims forgive and forgot all past arguments and quarrels and celebrate it together with sweet dishes and other delicious meals.

Mawlid al-Nabi

CalendarZ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:55:56 +0000

At the heart of every Muslim, the day of Mawlid al-Nabi (also spelled Al Mawlid an-Nabiwi) is of particular importance. Mawlid al-Nabi is the celebration of the birth of the last and final Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, Muslims get to meditate on the beautiful life of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Muharram / Islamic New year

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:12:18 +0000

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the beginning of a new Islamic year that many Muslims consider a cultural event. The Islamic New Year does not matter on the basis of religion. Nevertheless, many Muslims take this opportunity to remember the events of the life of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, some also remember the Hegira of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions to the city called Medina.