Eid

Eid is a sacred time of celebration and prayers in Islam. Muslims celebrate three Eids each year. See below for more information.

• Ramadan at St. Thomas
• Muslim Student Life

About Eid

Eid Mawlid an Nabi

Eid al Fitr

Hajj & Eid ad Duha

Eid Mawlid an Nabi

(SalAllah o Alaeihei Wa Alehei Wassallam)

This is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad peace be Upon. This takes place on the 12th day of Rabee ul Awwal Sharif (the third month) of Islamic calendar. St. Thomas celebrates this day by hosting a lecture on the lessons of peace, interfaith co-existence, and minority rights from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him.

Eid al Fitr

Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the successful submission to God during the holy month of Ramadan. St. Thomas hosts an Eid Banquet to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The event is open to the entire St. Thomas community.

Hajj & Eid ad Duha

Hajj is a Muslim Pilgrimage at the end of the Islamic calendar. Hajj commemorates the memory of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), and his wife Lady Hagar (Hajira), and his son Prophet Ishmael (Ismail) and their submission to God. Successful completion of Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is celebrated by all Muslims around the world as Eid ad Duha.

Eid Mawlid an Nabi

Eid Mawlid an Nabi

(SalAllah o Alaeihei Wa Alehei Wassallam)

This is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad peace be Upon. This takes place on the 12th day of Rabee ul Awwal Sharif (the third month) of Islamic calendar. St. Thomas celebrates this day by hosting a lecture on the lessons of peace, interfaith co-existence, and minority rights from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him.

Eid al Fitr

Eid al Fitr

Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the successful submission to God during the holy month of Ramadan. St. Thomas hosts an Eid Banquet to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The event is open to the entire St. Thomas community.

Hajj & Eid ad Duha

Hajj & Eid ad Duha

Hajj is a Muslim Pilgrimage at the end of the Islamic calendar. Hajj commemorates the memory of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), and his wife Lady Hagar (Hajira), and his son Prophet Ishmael (Ismail) and their submission to God. Successful completion of Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is celebrated by all Muslims around the world as Eid ad Duha.