A Holy Day in Islamic Tradition
Last week we had some devotions centering on Holy Days of some of the world’s major religions. We continue that exploration this week. Remember that first and foremost a holiday is a Holy Day, a festival day set aside for people to celebrate a sacred happening.
Today we focus on Muharram, an Islamic holiday, that began last night at sundown. Muharram is the holiday celebrating the Islamic New Year. Obviously the Islamic New Year does not coincide with our Western Calendar which has New Year's Day as January 1. The Islamic faith is not the only religion to have a new year's holiday that fails to coincide with the calendar. Did you know that Western Christianity's new year actually begins four Sundays before Christmas (this year that was November 28)?
If you have an Islamic friend, please be aware that this is a holy day for them. Visit the web and learn more about Muharram or take time to learn about this holiday from a Muslim friend.
--Ben Keckler
12.07.10
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