INDIAN ETHOS FOR MANAGEMENT

Presented to : Prof. Anjana Menon

Presented by

Varsha Golekar

Muslim Festivals

GANESH JAYANTI DIWALI

BAISAKHI

MUSLIM FEESTIVAL

CHRISTMAS

DURGA PUJA

Muslim Festivals

Muslim traditions

Islam beliefs and traditions are sourced from the teachings of the prophet Mohammed. Islam propagates the five laws that are fundamental duties to unite Muslims in spirit. These are:

Shahadah or the worship of one God only. Salah or prayer, at least five times a day. Zakat, or donation of alms. Sawm, or fasting during Ramadan. Haj, the pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca

Introduction

Islam is also a world religion with a following of nearly 1/5th of the universal population. Youngest of three monotheistic religions.

Islam means "submission of one's will" to the only true god worthy of worship "Allah" and anyone who does so is a Muslim.

MUSLIM FESTIVALS

Muslim festivals are all centered around the events in the life of Prophet Mohammed.

Muharram Ramadan Eid Al-Fitr Laylat al-Qadr Bakra-Eid Barah-wafat Shab-E-Barat

Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar.

This festival starts at the 1st day of Muharram and lasts for 10 days until 10th of Muharram.

The greatest tragedy in the history of Islam-the martyrdom of the Prophet's grandson Hussain.

MUHARRAM

RAMADAN is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting.

Participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours.

It teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and submissiveness to God.

Practices during Ramadan Fasting (Siyam) Charity Prayer and reading of the Qur'an Salah (Mandatory Worship

[Prayer])

Decorations

Eid Al-Fitr

The end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following tenth month.

The Eid falls after 29 or 30 days of fasting, per the lunar sighting.

Usually new clothes; and communal prayers are held in the early morning, followed by feasting and visiting relatives and friends. Food is donated to the poor.

Laylat al-Qadr

Referred to as "the night of decree or measures", Laylat al-Qadr is considered the most holy night of the year.

Muslims believe that Laylat al-Qadr is the night in which the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Laylat Al-Qadr falls sometime within the last 10 days of Ramadan.

One of the most celebrated festivals among Muslims all over the world. It is a day of sacrifice for the Muslims.

'the feast of sacrifice'. Celebration Slaughter animals as sacrificial

offerings, after which the meat is distributed among the needy and deprived.

The spirit of sacrifice The noble of act of giving

and sharing

Barah Wafat

Id-e-Milad is a festival of both rejoicing and mourning . The day commemorates the birth and also the death anniversary of Prophet Mohammed. The word 'barah' signifies the twelve days of the Prophet's sickness.

CELEBRATION

Reading the Holy book of Quran and giving alms to the poor.

Muslims spend this period in spiritual activities.

Learned men and scholars focus their sermons on the life and teachings of Prophet Mohammed and inspire people to follow the path of good life as shown in Quran.

The festival gives a chance to people to introspect their deeds and think of ways of being a better person.

'Shab' means night and 'Barat' means - the night of commission or assignment.

This is due to a belief that god writes the destinies of all living beings for the coming years in heavens during the night.

Colorful fire works.

People pray to god. Go to mosques for prayers and meditation.

CELEBRATION

Conclusion

ISLAM can play positive role in reviving common values for mankind and uniting people for justice and

equality.

It sees positive action as a dutyOneness of Lordship

forgiveness is always available through repentance

Self-sacrifice