Islam

Religious Festivals

What do you want to know about Afghanistan's religious festivals? There are so many, but there is one that is by far the biggest. It is known as Ramazan or Ramadan, which is an Islamic holy month. During this month, Muslims do not eat or drink during the day. At the end of the month, they celebrate with a three-day feast. Another big festival is called Eid al Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. It honors Abraham for offering his only son to God. They have many festivals to celebrate!

Islam and Other Religions

Their religion is the Islam religion. Their god is Allah. He is a false god to us. His messenger is Muhammad. The holy month is Islamis. Other religions are Sikhism and Hinduism. They say they have to pray 5 times a day. There are many differences between Islam and Christianity.

Comparing Islam to Christianity Allah is not the same as the God that Christians believe in.
 * **Christianity** || **Islam** ||
 * -Jesus is God || -Allah is god ||
 * -Salvation through Jesus dying on cross (grace alone) || -Mohammed is only true prophet ||
 * -Pray in Jesus' name || -Salvation through work to Allah ||
 * -give donation out of a cheerful heart || -You must pray 5 times a day at a certain time of day ||
 * || -You give according to a formula ||

Mosques A mosque is like a church but for Muslim people. The Blue Mosque (in Mazar-e Sharif) is a land mark to people of Afghanistan. The Blue Mosque also holds the tomb of Hazrat Ali. Here are some things you must do if you are Islam: you must pray 5 times a day at certain times every day, you must make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in your life, you must fast during the month of Ramadan, and you must give alms to the poor using a formula.