Month of Rajab how to make dua. The beginning of the three holy months "Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan
September 21, 2017, the first day of the holy month of Muharram, begins the new year 1439 according to the Muslim Hijri calendar.
Since the middle of the 7th century, the Hijra has been the starting point for the Muslim chronology. The Islamic Hijra calendar (Hijra, Arabic migration) counts years from the time when, as a result of persecution by the pagans, the Prophet Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Yathrib (later called Medina). The resettlement took place gradually and the last to move was the prophet Muhammad, who left Mecca on the day corresponding to July 16, 622 from the birth of Christ according to the Julian calendar and arrived in Medina on September 22 of the same year.
However, they began to keep track of the chronology from the Hijra only in 637, during the reign of Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab. By order of the Caliph, the day when the Prophet Muhammad left Mecca, that is, July 16, 622 from the Nativity of Christ, was taken as the first day of the new chronology.
The Hijri calendar is based on the Koran, and its strict observance is the sacred duty of every Muslim. The Hijra is based on the lunar annual cycle - 12 lunar months, 12 revolutions of the Moon around the Earth (the length of the year is 354-355 days). The month begins with the birth of a new moon and lasts 29-30 days. Therefore, compared to the solar calendar in the Hijri, there is a shift back by 10-12 days every year. The names of the months of the Islamic calendar are the same as in the ancient solar-lunar Arabic calendar. Odd months have 30 days, and all even months have 29. The exception is the 12th month, which also has 30 days in leap years. The Muslim calendar counts the day from the moment the sun sets. The Muslim year is not tied to the seasons, the months migrate through all seasons.
The beginning of the Hijri New Year marks the holy month of Muharram, which is the first month of the Muslim calendar. This is one of the four months (rajab, dhul qaada, dhul hijah, muharram) during which Allah specifically forbids conflicts, blood feuds, wars, etc.
The first ten days of Muharram are considered blessed for all good undertakings (including marriages). Like the holy Ramadan, this is the month of distribution of alms in favor of the poor, for the improvement of mosques.
Much is said about the honorability of Muharram in the Quran and Sunnah, so every Muslim should try to spend it in the service of Allah. It is believed that as the believer spends this first month of the year, so the whole year will pass.
It is not customary for Muslims to celebrate the onset of the Lunar New Year in a special way. On this day in the mosques
The beginning of the month of Rajab was greeted by most Muslims with great joy, being sure that it was one of the best periods of time for worship, especially for fasting. The Muslim Ummah got another opportunity to celebrate one of the three blessed months - Rajab - the month of mercy and forgiveness. Being one of the months preceding Ramadan, Rajab is a preparation for this period, and a Muslim should do spiritual cleansing and fasting.
However, some people do not like that Muslims will worship more this month, moreover, they are categorically against fasting this month. For this purpose, a message is sent via instant messengers and distributed on social networks, allegedly confirming the undesirability, and sometimes even the ban on fasting in the month of Rajab.
Let's consider this question... Is it really so and is it so bad to fast this month.
Month of Rajab is one of the four months forbidden for wars, and it is especially marked by significant events in the history of Islam. And no one can doubt the desirability of fasting during the forbidden months, for the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said in a hadith quoted by Abu Dawud:
صُمْ مِنَ الحُرُمِ وَاتْرُكْ، صُمْ مِنَ الحُرُمِ وَاتْرُكْ، صُمْ مِنَ الحُرُمِ وَاتْرُكْ
« ... fast during the forbidden months and break the fast, fast during the forbidden months and break the fast, fast during the forbidden months and break the fast ". (Abu Dawood).
Imam an-Nawawi in the book "Sharh al-Muslim" writes about this hadeeth as follows:
وَفِي سُنَن أَبِي دَاوُدَ أَنَّ رَسُول اللَّه صَلَّى اللَّه عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَدَبَ إِلَى الصَّوْم مِنْ الْأَشْهُر الْحُرُم ، وَرَجَب أَحَدهَا . وَاَللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ
« The Sunan (collection of hadiths) of Abu Dawud says that, indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) encouraged fasting in the forbidden months (ashkhur al-khurum), and Rajab refers to them. Allah knows best ”(Commentary to Hadith No. 1960, 4/167).
Therefore, Imam Khatib Ash-Shirbini writes the following in his book “Mugni al-Muhtaj”:
خاتمة أفضل الشهور للصوم بعد رمضان الأشهر الحرم وأفضلها المحرم لخبر مسلم أفضل الصوم بعد رمضان شهر الله المحرم ثم رجب خروجا من خلاف من فضله على الأشهر الحرم ثم باقيها ثم شعبان لما في رواية مسلم
كان صلى الله عليه وسلم يصوم شعبان كله وفي رواية كان يصوم شعبان إلا قليلا
« The best months for fasting after the month of Ramadan are the forbidden months (ashkhur al-khurum), and the most worthy of them is the month of Muharram (the first month of the year in the lunar calendar), according to the hadith quoted by Imam Muslim: " The best fast after Ramadan is fasting in the forbidden month of Allah Muharram "After him (Muharram), RAJAB IS CONSIDERED THE BEST MONTH FOR LENTING, so as not to contradict those scholars who claim that EXACTLY RAJAB IS THE BEST OF FORBIDDEN MONTHS.
Then (according to the merit of fasting) there are other forbidden months, and after them comes Shaban, according to the hadith, which is reported by Muslim: " The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) kept fasting in the month of Sha'ban completely. "And in another version of this hadith, it is stated that he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) fasted almost the entire month of Sha'ban ". (“Mugni al-muhtaj”, 1/605)
As you can see, some scholars believe that month of Rajab is the best month to fast after Ramadan, but most of them agree that it is Muharram.
It is worth noting that in these reports, as an argument, the words of Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani, a great scholar, imam of the Muhaddiths, are cited as an argument that the dignity month of Rajab, about the virtue of fasting for the whole month or part of it, or staying awake on a certain night, there is no certain reliable hadith that could be cited as evidence.
It all comes down to the fact that the words of Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani were cut out of context. Let's see what conclusion Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani himself made:
He quotes a hadeeth after which he says:
ففي هذا الخبر - وإن كان في إسناده من لا يعرف - ما يدل على استحباب صيام بعض رجب، لأنه أحد الأشهر الحرم
« In this hadith, even if there is someone unknown in the chain of transmitters, there is something that indicates the desirability of fasting some days of Rajab, because this month is one of the forbidden months (ashkhur al-khurum)» («»).
Why did the scientists make such a decision that it is still desirable to fast in the month of Rajab? This is again answered by Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani, who is referred to by those who consider this an innovation:
ولكن اشتهر أن أهل العلم يتسامحون في إيراد الأحاديث في الفضائل وإن كان فيها ضعف، ما لم تكن موضوعة
« However, leniency is known among scholars in citing hadith as an argument for doing good deeds, even if the hadith are weak, unless they are fictitious.» (« Tabyin al-ʻujb bi-ma varada fi shahr Rajab»).
This report also mentions that (may Allah be pleased with him) beat on the hands of those who refused to eat in the month of Rajab, and forced them to eat, saying: “ Eat! Indeed, this is the month that was exalted in the days of Jahiliyyah».
This is also answered by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani:
فهذا النهى منصرف إلى من يصومه معظما لأمر الجاهلية
« This prohibition applies to those who fasted, exalting the deeds of pre-Islamic times.» (« Tabyin al-ʻujb bi-ma varada fi shahr Rajab»).
As for the fact that the post in month of Rajab is an innovation, then regarding this, Ibn Hajar Al-Haytami in the book "Fath al-Mubin" (sharh on the collection of hadiths of Imam An-Nawawi "Al-Arbaʻun") writes the following:
قيل: ومن البدع صوم رجب، وليس كذلك بل هو سنة فاضلة، كما بينته في الفتاوي وبسطت الكلام عليه
“There is an opinion that fasting in the month of Rajab is an innovation, but this is not so, on the contrary, FASTING IN THE MONTH OF RAJAB IS AN EXCELLENT GOOD SUNNAH (desirable deed), as I explained and expounded it in Al-Fatawa” (the book “Al -Fatawa al-kubra al-fiqhiya", 4/53-54)".
(« Fath al-mubin", 226; 5 hadith)
Based on the foregoing, we can say that in the month of Rajab is a desirable deed, for which a person receives a large reward, because the scientists of the Shafi madhhab, whose opinion is fundamental in the madhhab, refute the opinion that this is an innovation, not to mention its prohibition.
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you should not pay attention to such provocative messages and deprive yourself and your loved ones of a huge reward for observing the fast in the month of Rajab.
Zunnun al-Misri (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“Rajab is the month of sowing, Shaban is the month of watering, and Ramadan is the time of harvest. It is known that Rajab is characterized by forgiveness and mercy, Shaaban is purification, and Ramadan is a multiple reward.
Rajab is also one of the four forbidden months (Rajab, Zul-Qada, Zul-Hijja, Muharram), when Allah Almighty forbade wars, conflicts, etc.
It is important to note that the first Friday of the month of Rajab, which falls on tonight, is called the night of Raghaib. This word is derived from the Arabic verb, which means “to wish for something”, “to strive”. It is known that any night is a blessed time for worship, especially its last third. But Raghaib is a particularly blessed night when the Almighty endows his slaves with mercy and blessings. Many scholars advise to spend tonight praying and dua, as well as reading the Qur'an, making dhikr and salavat to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
On April 8, the “three holy months” begin, the onset of which the believers were waiting with such enthusiasm. Namely, the time when the holy month of Rajab begins.A special spiritual period is coming, which the Muslim peoples call"three months". We can again feel that spiritual atmosphere that will help us gather our broken souls, revive our hearts, and rethink our lives.
A period filled with fasting, repentance, prayers, the Koran and good deeds.
These months are nights, one more precious than the other:Raghaib, Miraj, Baraat, Kadir...Nights and days when the heavenly gates open, dua and repentance are accepted, and tears pouring from the eyes change everything in life for the better...
Three months: Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Rajab is for Allah, Shaban is for me, and Ramadan is for my Ummah", “The superiority of Rajab over other months is like the superiority of the verses of the Qur'an over other words. The superiority of Shaban over other months is like my superiority over other prophets. The superiority of Ramadan over other months is similar to the superiority of Allah Almighty over the created.
Fasting, which is optional (nafila) in Rajab and Shaban, and obligatory (fard) in the month of Ramadan, forms the center of the worship performed in these months.
Month of Rajab
The word "rajab" is derived from "attarjib", which means "exaltation". It is also translated as assubu - "infusion", because the mercy of the Almighty extends to all penitents in this month.
There is a legend that rajab is the name of a paradise river, the water of which is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey. No one will drink from it, no one except those who fast in the month of Rajab (Bukhari). Even before the advent of Islam, the Arabs paid special attention to the month of Rajab, showing respect for it. With the onset of this month, swords were sheathed, arrows in quivers, albeit for a while, all internecine conflicts ceased. At this time, peace, security and tranquility reigned over the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula.
With the advent of Islam, the month of Rajab retained its significance. It is reported that with the advent of the month of Rajab, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) made the following dua: “Allahumma barik lana fi Rajaba wa Sha’ban wa balligna Ramadan” (“O Allah, make Rajab and Shaban blessed for us, let us meet Ramadan).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’ban is my month, Ramadan is the month of my community.”
Famous scholars of Islam said: “Rajab is the month of sowing. Shaaban is the month of watering. Ramadan is the month of harvest. Everyone will reap what they sow. He who sows nothing will regret it when the harvest time comes. And on the Day of Judgment he will be in a very difficult position.”
The distinctive form of worship this month is fasting. As far as possible, as many days of this month as possible should be spent in fasting. It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to a companion who wanted to observe an uninterrupted fast this month:
“Fast on some days of the forbidden months, and on some days do not observe” (Abu Dawood, Saum, 54). In continuation of this hadith, Rawi said: “When the Messenger of Allah said, “Fast on some days,” he showed three fingers. And when he said, “But on some days, don’t keep it,” he also showed three fingers.” Thus, from this riwayat it becomes clear that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) recommended fasting three days after three.
However, fasting for the entire month of Rajab, or the month of Sha'ban, is makruh. Since fasting throughout the month is inherent only in the month of Ramadan.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There are five nights in which the Creator does not reject the dua (prayer) - this is the first night in the month of Rajab, the night of the second half of the month of Sha'ban, on Friday night and two pre-holiday nights (Narrated by Dailami from Abu Umaymat).
It was narrated from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): “All people on the Day of Judgment will feel severe hunger and thirst, except for the prophets and their relatives and those who fast during the months of Rajab, Shagban and Ramadan. Indeed, they will not feel either hunger or thirst.”
Our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) recommended that we fast during these months, take care of the poor more than in other months, and do good deeds. He said that great rewards (sawab) would be given for these actions.
Night Raghaib
This year, the night of Raghaib falls on the night of April 7-8.The night of the first Friday of the month of Rajab is called the night of Raghaib. The name of this night was given by the angels.Duas made this night will be accepted. And such types of worship as prayer, fasting, sadaqah and others performed this night will bring countless rewards. The night of Raghaib should be spent in worship, performing prayers, reading the Koran, dhikrs and repentance for committed sins and mistakes. On Thursday afternoon, it is advisable to spend in fasting, and the night, as we have already said, in worship, since a large sauab is provided for this.
As some scholars say, our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), on this night, being honored by many spiritual states, performed a prayer of gratitude (shukr) to Allah in 12 rak'ahs. This night is one of those nights where dua is reported.
Night Miraj
26 to 27 of the month of Rajab - the blessed night of Miraj. On this night, a blessed event took place: this is Isra and Miraj - the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven, with which the Almighty honored his prophet.
The Qur'an says: Exalted is He Who transferred His servant at night to show him some of Our signs from the Sacred Mosque to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in the vicinity of which We bestowed blessings. Verily, He is Hearing, Seeing (17:1)
The Qur'an says: He ascended (or straightened up) on the highest horizon. Then he approached and went down. He was from him (Jibril from Muhammad or Muhammad from Allah) at a distance of two bows or even closer. He inspired revelation in His servant, and the heart did not lie about what he saw. Will you argue with him about what he saw? He had already seen his other descent at the Lotus of the extreme, near which is the Garden of Refuge. Then the Lotus covered that which covered (golden locusts, or groups of angels, or the command of Allah). His eyes did not stray or overdo it, and he saw the greatest of the signs of his Lord (53:7-18).
Preparing for fasting in Ramadan
One of the most important types of worship, through which it is possible to benefit from the grace of the sacred months, is fasting. In addition to fasting in the month of Ramadan, our Prophet fasted most of all in the month of Shaban, in addition, as a rule, he fasted on Monday and Thursday. According to one ri'ayat, when asked why he fasts on Monday, our Prophet replied: "This is the day I was born and when I became a prophet." According to another riwayat, on Monday and Thursday, Allah is informed about the deeds (amal) of His slaves, so our Prophet wanted him to be reported to Allah as a fasting person.
One who does not fast during these months suddenly finds himself in a position to fast during the month of Ramadan. If the body is not prepared in advance for this, the need to fast for a long time can adversely affect it. Perhaps, in those years when Ramadan falls on long summer days, special attention should be paid to fasting during the holy months from the point of view of the need to accustom the body to fasting.
What should be done on these blessed days to get more benefit?
2. Perform prayers that make up for missed (kaza) or additional (nafila) prayers.
3. To indulge in thoughts about our purpose of coming into this world and about the fact that we have to leave it.
4. In honor of these blessed days, from a pure heart, ask for the forgiveness of our sins.
5. Asking dua for the people we love.
6. Perform night prayer on certain days of the week - tahajjud.
7. We see that in these days the Messenger of Allah fasted more and did good deeds. We should also fast as much as we have the opportunity to do so, and, to the best of our ability, provide material assistance to those in need, making them happy.
Days begin when the mercy of Allah falls like rain...
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The beginning of the Muslim chronology is associated with one of the most important events in the history of Islam - the Hijra, that is, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. After a two-week journey, on September 21, 622, he entered with his companions within the boundaries of Medina. The beginning of the lunar year, that is, the 2nd day of the month of Muharram, coincided that year with July 16th. It is from this day that most of those who profess Islam count a new era for Muslims - from the Hijra of the Messenger of Allah. Holidays in Islam are sacred months, days and nights, which are indicated by the Almighty through his Messenger Muhammad, peace be upon him, as a special mercy of Allah, giving every Muslim the opportunity to increase good deeds in order to succeed in the Hereafter.
The Muslim lunar calendar consists of 12 months, each of which lasts from one new moon to the next, namely 29 days 12 hours 44 minutes 3.8 seconds, so some months have 29 days, and others 30. Thus, the lunar year consists of 354 days, which is 11 days shorter than the sun. This explains the annual shift of the Muslim lunar calendar in relation to the solar calendar for 11 days ahead.
The main holidays in Islam are the Feast of Sacrifice (Kurban-Bayram, Eid al-Adha) and the Feast of Breaking the Fast (Uraza-Bayram, Eid al-Fitr). The sacred nights of Laylat al-Qadr, Laylat al-Bara "at, Laylat al-Miraj, Laylat al-Ragaib; the sacred days of Arafah Day, Ashura Day, the holy months of Muharram, Rajab, Shaaban, Ramadan, Zul-Hijjah are marked with special service .
| Hijri date | Gregorian calendar | event |
| 1438 1 Jumada al-awwal | January 29, 2017 | |
| 1438 1 Jumada al-akhira | February 28, 2017 | |
| 1438 1 Rajab | March 29, 2017 | |
| 1438 2 Rajab | March 30, 2017 | Night Raghaib |
| 1438 26 Rajab | April 23, 2017 | Migraj |
| 1438 1 Sha "ban | April 27, 2017 | |
| 1438 14 Sha "ban | May 10, 2017 | Night of Baraat |
| 1438 1 Ramadan | May 27, 2017 | |
| 1438 26 Ramadan | June 21, 2017 | Laylatul frame |
| 1438 1 Shawwal | June 25, 2017 | Eid al Adha |
| 1438 1 Zul-ka "yes" | July 24, 2017 | |
| 1438 1 Dhul Hijah | August 23, 2017 | |
| 1438 9 Dhul Hijah | August 31, 2017 | Day of Arafat |
| 1438 10 Dhul Hijah | September 1, 2017 | Korban bayram |
| 1438 11, 12, 13 Dhul Hijah | 2, 3, 4 September 2017 | Days of tashriq |
| 1439 1 Muharram | September 21, 2017 | beginning of the new Hijri year |
| 1439 10 Muharram | September 30, 2017 | Gashur Day |
| 1439 1 Safar | October 21, 2017 | |
| 1439 1 Rabi "u al-awwal | November 19, 2017 | |
| 1439 11 Rabi "at al-awwal | November 29, 2017 | Maulid |
| 1439 1 Rabi "at al-akhir | December 19, 2017 |
Muslim holidays
06/25/2017 (Shawwal 1, 1438) - Uraza-Bairam (Eid al-Fitr) - Feast of breaking the fast.
1.09.2017 (10 Zul-Hijjah 1438) - KURBAN-BAYRAM (Eid al-Adha) - the Feast of the Sacrifice.
Ritual days and nights
03/29/2017 (1 Rajab 1438) - the beginning of the month of Rajab.
04/28/2017 (1 Shaaban 1438) - the beginning of the month of Shaaban.
May 10-11, 2017 (14-15 Shaaban 1438) - Night of Baraat (Laylat al-Baraa)
23.08.2017 (1 Dhul-Hijja 1438) - the beginning of the month of Dhul-Hijja.
31.08.2017 (9 Dhul-Hijja 1438) - Day of Araf.
09/30/2017 (Muharram 10, 1439) - Day of Ashura.
Memorable days and nights
May 3, 2017 (26-27 Rajab 1437) - The night of the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (Laylat al-Miraj).
May 21, 2017 (14-15 Shaaban 1437) - Night of Purification (Laylat al-Baraa).
21.09.2017 (1 Muharram 1439) - the beginning of the new 1439 Muslim year.
Muslim holidays and memorable dates for 2017 (1438-1439 according to the Muslim Hijri calendar)
March
03/21/2017 - National holiday Navruz (Nooruz, Nouruz) in honor of the New Year. It is widely celebrated in the Muslim world, but is not associated with the Koran, but is inherited from the pre-Islamic ancient peoples.
03/29/2017 (1 Rajab 1438) - the first day of Rajab - the seventh month of the Muslim calendar, one of the four pre-Islamic holy months. This month, the birthdays of the prophets Ibrahim (Abraham), Isa (Jesus), other memorable dates are celebrated, Umra (small Hajj) is performed.
30-31.03.2017 (2-3 Rajab 1438) - Evening Ragaib: the marriage of the parents of the Prophet Muhammad (Laylat ar-raghaib).
April
23-24.04.2017 (26-27 Rajab 1438) - Night of the Miraj: the night of the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (Laylat al-Mi'raj).
04/28/2017 (1 Shaaban 1438) - Shaaban. The beginning of the eighth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, one of the four sacred.
May
May 10-11, 2017 (14-15 Shaaban 1438) - Night of Baraat (Laylat al-Baraa): a time of cleansing from sins, an evening of blessing, wishes of happiness and well-being. On this night, Allah decides on the fate of each person, taking into account piety and requests made in prayers.
On the night of May 26-27, 2017 (Shaaban 29 - Ramadan 1, 1438) - the beginning of the great fast of Uraz Muslims.
27.05 - 25.06.2017 (Ramadan 1-30, 1438) - the holy month of Ramadan (Ramadan) and the obligatory great fast of Muslims Uraz. The most valuable month of the year, a time of purification, renewal, rebirth, repentance, prayer, reading the Koran, helping others, abstaining from everything forbidden.
June
21-22.06.2017 (26-27 Ramadan 1438) - Night of predestination and power (Laylat al-Qadr).
06/25/2017 (Shawwal 1, 1438) - URAZA-BAYRAM (Eid al-Fitr) - The holiday of breaking the fast, one of the two main holidays of Islam - the end of the holy month of Ramadan (Ramadan) and the Muslim fasting of Uraz. The beginning of the month of Shawwal, the month of nomadic Arab tribes.
July
July 1, 2017 (26-27 Ramadan 1437) - Night of predestination and power (Laylat al-Qadr).
August
23.08.2017 (1 Dhul-Hijjah 1438) - the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah, the month of pilgrimage (Hajj) to the holy places of Islam.
31.08.2017 (9 Zul-Hijja 1438) - Day of Araf: the day of standing of pilgrims in the Arafat valley near Mount Araf near Mecca, praying at its foot.
September
1.09.2017 (10 Zul-Hijja 1438) - KURBAN-BAYRAM (Eid al-Adha) - the Feast of Sacrifice, the most significant holiday of Muslims; the end of the great pilgrimage to Mecca. The celebration begins 70 days after the end of the Uraz fast and lasts three days.
2,3,4.09.2017 (11,12,13 Zul-Hijja 1438) - Tashriq: holidays, during which Muslims, after collective prayers, read “takbir” (say: “Allah Akbar!”). Pilgrims continue to perform sacrifices and rites of the Hajj.
21.09.2017 (1 Muharram 1439) - the beginning of the new 1439 Muslim year. The first day of the holy month of Muharram, during which alms (sadaqah) are distributed most generously, blessed deeds are performed.
09/30/2017 (Muharram 10, 1439) - Day of Ashura. It is celebrated by Sunni Muslims in honor of the ten blessings sent down by Allah to the ten prophets. The day of commemoration of the prophets and messengers of Allah, when there is fasting, reading the Koran, distribution of donations. The Shiites celebrate the day of remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the son of Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad Al-Hussein ibn Ali (626-680). Another most famous designation of Ashura is “shahsey-vakhsey”.
October
10/17/2017 - the day of the official adoption of Islam by the ancestors of the Tatars and Bashkirs - the population of the Volga Bulgaria in 310 AH (922). Celebrated since 2011 in the Republic of Tatarstan by decision of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan.