Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Muslim calender. People gather in mosques and pray. Ashura is the tenth day of the Muslim calendar. It commemorates the martyrdom of Mohammed’s grandson, Hussein. Reenactments and plays are performed in memory of him. Some Muslims beat and flog themselves. Mawlid an-Nabi marks the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Muslims focus on life and teachings of Mohammed. Some consider it to not be a holiday.
Laylat al-Miraj is a holiday that celebrates Mohammed's night journey, where he ascended to heaven and met with the other prophets, before finally negotiating with Allah so that Muslims only had to pray 5 times a day. It is the most important holiday for Muslims. It is celebrated by telling children the story of Mohammed's Nightr Journey, as well as a feast of treats.
Laylat al Baraat is a day of preperation two weeks before Ramadan. It is known as the "Night of Emancipation". Ramadan is the longest holiday in the Islamic Religion, spanning the entire ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. During this holiday, all who are of able physical and mental condition are required to fast during the day for the entire month. At the end of the month, Eid ul-Fitr, a huge three-day celebration takes place. Kids go door to door asking for treats, people visit each other, and everyone asks for forgiveness.
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