Muslims in India observe all the Islamic festivals celebrated internationally. In addition, they have the days commemorating shrines in India and death anniversaries of saints, which are known as Urs.
Muharram is a day of mourning for the Shia Muslims, and is better called an observance than a festival. It doesn't form part of the calendar of the Sunni Muslims.
Id-e-Milad is a particularly holy day because Prophet Mohammed was born and died on this day of the Muslim calendar.
Bakr-Id commemorates Ibrahim's sacrifice of his son at God's command.
Most of the Islamic festivals involve fasting, feasting or sacrifices, and are occasions for Muslims as a community to get together and strengthen their bonds of brotherhood. |
