include: * Diwali * Gudi padwa * Pongal * Holi * Navratri * Ganesh Chaturthi * Raksha Bhandan * Krishna Janmashtami * Dussehra * Dasara * Onam * Vijayadashami * Shivaratri * Ugadi Iftar meal on Ramadan ------------------------------------------------- [edit]Islamic religious festivals Islamic religious festivals include: * Eid ul-Adha * Eid ul-Fitr * shab-e-barat * Eid millad-ul-nabi -------------------------------------------------
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Zakat is the act of donating a percentage of annual wealth to other Muslims that are to as wealthy. This helps to create equality among members. The fourth pillar is fasting. Fasting is recommended frequently for Muslims but is only required during Ramadan. Fasting is a way to cleanse the mind‚ body and soul of impurities. It also provides the opportunity for those who have more to understand what it is like to not have. The fifth pillar is Hajj. Hajj is the act of traveling to Mecca. Those who are
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| The Muslim Religion | Marlia J. Kegler | | Hum 130 Religions of the World | Professor John L. Meeks | | Religion has become one of the biggest diverse topics in today’s society. Throughout the last weeks we have taken the journey to learn about different religions and in this paper I will attempt to take you on that journey with me learning about the Muslim religion. The Muslim religion dates all the way back to 570 BC when the prophet Muhammad was said to be born. Muhammad
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11 CHRISTIANITY A (a) What does the festival of Pentecost (Whitsun) celebrate? [1] (b) State three things that happened in the story of this festival. [3] (c) Explain the importance of this festival for Christians. [6] 2 ISLAM (a) What is the Muslim place of worship called? [1] (b) Name three features of this place of worship. [3] (c) Explain the importance of this place of worship for Muslims. [6] Section C In this section‚ answer either Question 7 or Question 8. 7 (a)
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According to The Pew Forum (2009)‚ there are upwards of 1.5 billion individuals worldwide‚ irrespective of age‚ gender or race that are adhering to the principles of the Islamic religion. These individuals are referred to as Muslims‚ and in conjunction‚ they constitute approximately 23% of the globes 6.8 billion population (The Pew Forum‚ 2009). Currently‚ Australia is regarded as one of the greatest ethnically diverse nations worldwide (Australian Bureau of Statistics‚ 2007). This extensive variation
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Often in great works of literature‚ symbols are incorporated to add depth. These symbols make it more interesting to the reader by making connections from one idea to another. Herman Melville depicts a great number of characters and symbols in his 19th century novel Moby Dick. Melville uses symbols to develop plot‚ characters‚ and to give the reader a deeper interpretation of the novel. (Tucker) The author successfully uses the symbols of brotherhood‚ monomania‚ isolation‚ religion‚ and duality to
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ZAKAH : THE THIRD PILLAR OF ISLAM VOCABULARY:- 1. Zakat – Zakah literally means purity and growth. 2. Zakat-ul-Mal – the 2.5% of the money that is paid. 3. Zakat-ul-Fitr – the zakah or purifying dues paid after Ramadan. 4. Nisaab – the minimum extra wealth a person should save over a year in order to pay Zakah. 5. Al Fuqaraa’ – the needy people who have faced recent hardships and may receive zakah. 6. Al Masakeen – the poor people who should receive Zakah. 7. Al Aamiloon Alayha
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Why Islam is the best way of living for a virtuous and morally ethical life. Retrieved August 29‚ 2011 from http://issuu.com/asiyabintcecil/docs/107_final_reflective_paper Deane‚ C Hanley‚ D. (2011‚ July). Keynote speech by Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan. The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs‚ 29(5)‚ 54-55. Retrieved August 29‚ 2011 from EBSCOhost Database Hedajl‚ S Keion‚ H. (2011‚ August 1). PM wishes Muslims in Isreal‚ abroad‚ Ramdan Karim. New US envoy Shapiro tries to ‘get to know’ Israelis
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The Major Religions Judaism‚ Christianity and Islamic Humanities 101 August 28‚ 2010 Strayer University The major religions in the world are Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam. Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam are monotheistic religions‚ namely they believe that there is only one God. All three religions believe that this God is the origin and source of all that exists. God cares about the entire creation and desires the well-being of all. God is just and has provided basic
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has now been distorted. 3. The practices of Islam are based on the ubiquitous “Five Pillars”. These are‚ in order of importance‚ Shahadah or acceptance of One-ness (Taw hid) of God‚ Salat or five daily Prayers‚ Saum or Fasting in the month of Ramadan‚ Zakat or obligatory Alms-giving‚ Hajj or Pilgrimage to the Kaabah (House of God) at least once in a lifetime‚ for those able to afford it. These five “Pillars of Faith” are incumbent upon every Muslim and form the basis for his belief. Some scholars
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