Muharram
First 10 days used to celebrate Moslem New Year and they are dedicated to the martyrdom of Hezret Iman Husain
Ashura
The Moslem commemoration of Noah's completion of the Ark on Mount Aarat, celebrated about the 10th day of the first moon month.
Ramadan
On this day Molsems fast from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the reveltaion of the written Qu'ran from Gabriel to Mohammed.
'Id al-Fitr
A three day celebration that ends the Ramadan fast. It begins at the first of the next month and it is known as "Breaking the Fast."
'Id al-Adha
Another three day festival. It is on the 12th of Zu'lhijjah. Pays tribute to Abraham's obedience to god by sending his son Ishmael into the desert. Ishmael is considered to be the forefather of Arabs.
