š All Major Muslim Festivals in India ā 2025 Guide
India is a beautifully diverse nation that celebrates festivals from all faiths, including Islam. At Ravi Kumkum Store, we respect and honor all traditions. While we specialize in puja samagri, we also aim to educate and support interfaith harmony by sharing insights into Muslim festivals celebrated across India.
Here is a 2025 guide to the major Islamic festivals, their significance, traditional practices, and associated values.
ā Ramadan (March 1 ā March 30)
Significance: Month-long fasting (Roza) from dawn to dusk, emphasizing self-discipline, prayer, charity, and reflection.
Practices: Muslims fast, offer special nightly Taraweeh prayers, recite the Quran, and engage in acts of kindness.
End of Ramadan: Marked by the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Cultural Notes: Markets light up with dates, sevaiyyan, and festive clothes. Communities come together for evening Iftar meals.
ā Eid al-Fitr (April 1)
Significance: Celebration marking the end of Ramadan. Known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.”
Practices: Special prayers (Namaz), charity (Zakat al-Fitr), dressing in new clothes, family gatherings, and feasting.
Popular Dishes: Sheer Khurma, kebabs, biryani, and sweet dishes like sevaiyyan.
ā Bakrid / Eid al-Adha (June 7)
Significance: Honors Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
Practices: Animal sacrifice (Qurbani), distribution of meat among family, friends, and the needy.
Spiritual Value: Sacrifice, gratitude, and charity.
Cultural Note: Many households prepare special meals and offer gifts to children.
ā Islamic New Year (Hijri 1447) – July 7
Significance: Commemorates Prophet Muhammadās migration (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina.
Practices: Reflection, community gatherings, and spiritual sermons.
Note: It’s observed as a quiet, reflective time rather than a grand celebration.
ā Ashura (July 16)
Significance: Day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (grandson of Prophet Muhammad) at the Battle of Karbala.
Practices (especially among Shia Muslims): Processions, majlis (sermons), and public mourning.
Value: Remembrance, justice, and sacrifice.
ā Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (September 15)
Significance: Birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Practices: Religious gatherings, sermons, community feasts, and processions.
Value: Peace, compassion, and unity.
Tradition: Homes and mosques are decorated with lights; naats (poems praising the Prophet) are recited.
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At Ravi Kumkum Store, while we focus on puja samagri for Hindu rituals, we deeply respect the rich diversity of India’s faiths. We believe in unity through awareness and hope this guide helps everyone understand and appreciate Islamic festivals better.
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