Shia Holidays In addition to the general Muslim holidays and Ashura (see above), the following days are of special significance to Shia Muslims. Arbaeen Arbaeen - commemorated on the 20th of Safar, 40 days after Ashurah. Shias also remember the terrible treatment of the women of Imam Husseins household - they were dragged from Karbala (central Iraq) to Shaam (Damascus, Syria) - with many young children dying of thirst and exposure along the route. Eid al-Ghadeer - A celebration held on the 18th of Dhil-Hijjah marking the event of Ghadeer Khumm in 10 AH. The day on which God stated the completion of Islam. Laylatul Qadr is the biggest night, and Eid al-Ghadeer is the biggest day. Eid al-Mubahila- A celebration held on the 24th of Dhil-Hijjah marking the event of al-Mubahila between the Household of the Prophet and a Christian deputation from Najran, in 10 AH. Milad al-Nabi - A celebration to mark the Prophet Muhammads birth date, 17th Rabbi al-Awwal. Coincides with the birth date of the 6th Shia Imam, Jafar al-Sadiq. (The Sunnis mark the occasion on 12th Rabbi al-Awwal.) Mid of Shaban- Significant to all Muslims, but specifically to Shias as it also marks the birth date of their 12th and final Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:06:53 +0000
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