What is muslim holidays?

Here's some information about Muslim holidays in Markdown format, with key terms linked:

Muslim holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. This means that Muslim holidays occur approximately 11 days earlier each year. Two major festivals are celebrated annually:

• Eid al-Fitr: This "Festival of Breaking the Fast" marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is a three-day celebration characterized by feasting, prayer, and charitable giving.

• Eid al-Adha: The "Festival of Sacrifice" commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It is observed by sacrificing an animal (typically a sheep, goat, or cow) and sharing the meat with family, friends, and the poor. It also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Other important days in the Islamic calendar include:

• Ramadan: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

• Laylat al-Qadr: "The Night of Power" is considered the holiest night of the year in Islam, believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad. It falls within the last ten days of Ramadan.

• Islamic New Year: Marks the beginning of the new Islamic year (Hijri year) and commemorates the Hijra, the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina.

• Mawlid: The celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.

The specific dates for these holidays vary each year depending on the sighting of the new moon.