That's also a way of thinking. I can imagine you'd rather do that than making plans. Don't you have goals for the future as well? ๐ผUnfortunately, all my goals and projects collapsed in an instant
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Anyone has New Year's resolutions? Anything and everything
Unfortunately, all my goals and projects collapsed in an instant
It is very sad to read that Lorenzo but I also hope like @-Kiki- that you maybe find new goals in the future. I hope that you know that EVERYBODY here on the forum likes you here and so you are a bit like rainbow confetti!! It makes everybody feel good and so do you for us. This is for you: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ and also โค๏ธโค๏ธ from all of us!!!!
It is very sad to read that Lorenzo but I also hope like @-Kiki- that you maybe find new goals in the future. I hope that you know that EVERYBODY here on the forum likes you here and so you are a bit like rainbow confetti!! It makes everybody feel good and so do you for us. This is for you: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ and also โค๏ธโค๏ธ from all of us!!!!Thanksssssss miss Yue๐
That doesn't sound good. Maybe you could try to find a new goal? ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Yes, if I'm able to, then that would be very nice!! ๐๐บWe do have an equivalent, it is the Hijri new year.Also, @Fleurke, do Muslims have an equivalent to New Year's? ๐
The Hijri calendar is the calendar according to which Muslims and Islamic holidays and important dates take place. And the calendar obviously has a new year, but there is not a specific date in the GREGORIAN calendar that is the equivalent, because the Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar (its days are based according to the apparition of the moon) and lasts 355-366 days (instead of 355-366), so the calendar shifts by 10 or 11 days each Gregorian year. But the Hijri calendar itself does not change.
We do have an equivalent, it is the Hijri new year.Alright, thank you for explaining that. ๐ How do you celebrate the Hijri new year? And are you used to the switching of days regarding celebrating holidays? ๐
The Hijri calendar is the calendar according to which Muslims and Islamic holidays and important dates take place. And the calendar obviously has a new year, but there is not a specific date in the GREGORIAN calendar that is the equivalent, because the Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar (its days are based according to the apparition of the moon) and lasts 355-366 days (instead of 355-366), so the calendar shifts by 10 or 11 days each Gregorian year. But the Hijri calendar itself does not change.
Alright, thank you for explaining that. ๐ How do you celebrate the Hijri new year?
My pleasure ! I think there are no celebrations like there might be in the Civil new year on january 1st. In fact, it is rather a spiritual or religious contemplation of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), as the Hijri calendar started in 622 A.D when he had to flee Persecution in Mecca to take shelter in Medina. But people do sometimes spend time with their family or simply wish happy new year to their relatives, bot no more.
However there are other celebrations ! Like in both Eid that @Fleurke mentioned, Eid al Fitr (celebrating the end of Ramadan) and Eid al Adha (celebrating the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim peace be upon him). In those celebrations, all Muslims gather in mosques for the Eid prayer. Then, people meet each other, have family meals, and children are given candies or money, and play all day ๐ I really enjoy such celebrations ๐
There is also a very special thing in Hijra. In fact, in the civil calendar, days begin at midnight. In the Hijri calendar, days begin from sunset. ๐
And are you used to the switching of days regarding celebrating holidays? ๐Yes. Most Muslims are used to these time shiftings.
Most Muslims have a Hijri calendar at home often featuring the hours of prayers of their city, and the dates of important events. Do you have one, @Fleurke ๐ ? There are also a plenty of internet and phone apps to find out.
However, since it is a lunar calendar as I said, sometimes the calendars or apps make a few mistakes.
For example, some shifts in the days because everything is often alculated for the year, and there is a margin of error for more distant dates. The more distant days are more complicated to foresee than the closer days. It's a bit like the weather!
Usually, those little time shifts cause no questioning, but for more important events like Ramadan, we have There is what is called the "night of doubt", which is one to two days before Ramadan. During the night of doubt, the most important imams and Muslim associations in each country gives an official date make a joint decision and give an official date for the whole country, right before the sun sets. Usually they do it on the radio, or on Internet.
But honestly, most of the time it's not a big deal! It's still pretty easy to stay informed of the switching of the days.
My pleasure ! I think there are no celebrations like there might be in the Civil new year on january 1st. In fact, it is rather a spiritual or religious contemplation of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), as the Hijri calendar started in 622 A.D when he had to flee Persecution in Mecca to take shelter in Medina. But people do sometimes spend time with their family or simply wish happy new year to their relatives, bot no more.Yes,i have one but mostly i pray with the hours of a muslimappHowever there are other celebrations ! Like in both Eid that @Fleurke mentioned, Eid al Fitr (celebrating the end of Ramadan) and Eid al Adha (celebrating the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim peace be upon him). In those celebrations, all Muslims gather in mosques for the Eid prayer. Then, people meet each other, have family meals, and children are given candies or money, and play all day ๐ I really enjoy such celebrations ๐
There is also a very special thing in Hijra. In fact, in the civil calendar, days begin at midnight. In the Hijri calendar, days begin from sunset. ๐
Yes. Most Muslims are used to these time shiftings.Most Muslims have a Hijri calendar at home often featuring the hours of prayers of their city, and the dates of important events. Do you have one, @Fleurke ๐ ? There are also a plenty of internet and phone apps to find out.
However, since it is a lunar calendar as I said, sometimes the calendars or apps make a few mistakes.
For example, some shifts in the days because everything is often alculated for the year, and there is a margin of error for more distant dates. The more distant days are more complicated to foresee than the closer days. It's a bit like the weather!Usually, those little time shifts cause no questioning, but for more important events like Ramadan, we have There is what is called the "night of doubt", which is one to two days before Ramadan. During the night of doubt, the most important imams and Muslim associations in each country gives an official date make a joint decision and give an official date for the whole country, right before the sun sets. Usually they do it on the radio, or on Internet.
But honestly, most of the time it's not a big deal! It's still pretty easy to stay informed of the switching of the days.
Yes, Sabri
actually you could do a lecture for PPG University. NEWS Report
I like the fact about the Hijri calendar, that days begin from sunset and that it is a lunar calendar.
I think it is more natural, we are part of nature.
My praying is to meditate twice a day.
Yes, SabriThat's a super idea !!! I was wondering what subject I could present on this News report, well nowI have one ! Thank you H_E_A_R_T !actually you could do a lecture for PPG University. NEWS Report
I like the fact about the Hijri calendar, that days begin from sunset and that it is a lunar calendar.
I think it is more natural, we are part of nature.My praying is to meditate twice a day.
My pleasure ! I think there are no celebrations like there might be in the Civil new year on january 1st. In fact, it is rather a spiritual or religious contemplation of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), as the Hijri calendar started in 622 A.D when he had to flee Persecution in Mecca to take shelter in Medina. But people do sometimes spend time with their family or simply wish happy new year to their relatives, bot no more.Thank you, that's really informative. I'm glad you're used to the time shifting and such celebrations sound like a lot of fun! ๐๐ผHowever there are other celebrations ! Like in both Eid that @Fleurke mentioned, Eid al Fitr (celebrating the end of Ramadan) and Eid al Adha (celebrating the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim peace be upon him). In those celebrations, all Muslims gather in mosques for the Eid prayer. Then, people meet each other, have family meals, and children are given candies or money, and play all day ๐ I really enjoy such celebrations ๐
There is also a very special thing in Hijra. In fact, in the civil calendar, days begin at midnight. In the Hijri calendar, days begin from sunset. ๐
Yes. Most Muslims are used to these time shiftings.Most Muslims have a Hijri calendar at home often featuring the hours of prayers of their city, and the dates of important events. Do you have one, @Fleurke ๐ ? There are also a plenty of internet and phone apps to find out.
However, since it is a lunar calendar as I said, sometimes the calendars or apps make a few mistakes.
For example, some shifts in the days because everything is often alculated for the year, and there is a margin of error for more distant dates. The more distant days are more complicated to foresee than the closer days. It's a bit like the weather!Usually, those little time shifts cause no questioning, but for more important events like Ramadan, we have There is what is called the "night of doubt", which is one to two days before Ramadan. During the night of doubt, the most important imams and Muslim associations in each country gives an official date make a joint decision and give an official date for the whole country, right before the sun sets. Usually they do it on the radio, or on Internet.
But honestly, most of the time it's not a big deal! It's still pretty easy to stay informed of the switching of the days.