There are many holidays in Afghanistan. You will witness at least one if you are in this country. During the holidays in Afghanistan, the Afghans visit their friends and families. They also go for lavish meals and attend special prayers. Afghanistan Holidays are mainly of two kinds – religious holidays and other holidays. The religious holidays in Afghanistan are celebrated according to the lunar calendar. The other holidays of Afghanistan such as Independence day and New Year's day or Nowroz are celebrated on the basis of the solar calendar.
The holidays in Afghanistan include the following:
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is one of the holidays in Afghanistan. It falls in the day when the month of Fasting or Ramadan comes to an end. This day is celebrated with great pomp and show. People wear new clothes and go to the mosque for prayers. On this occasion, children usually receive gifts or money called "Eidi."
Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha is the tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic (Hijra) calendar.
It is one of the major festivals in Afghanistan. Eid Al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's devotion to God. Prophet Abraham was willing to kill his son Ismael as a sacrifice. But, Ismael was never killed and Allah provided a lamb for the sacrifice. Eid Al-Adha is celebrated in the same fashion as Eid al-Fitr. On this day, people visit friends and families and gifts are exchanged.
Ashura
Ashura is one of the main holidays in Afghanistan. It is the tenth day of the month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. It is a day of mourning that commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hussain and his followers at the battle of Kerbala.
Mawleed Al-Nabi
Mawleed Al-Nabi is the 12th day of the month Rabi al-Awal in the Islamic calendar. People celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday on Mawleed Al-Nabi. They attend prayers and remember Muhammad on this day.
Nowroz
Nowroz is the New Year of Afghanistan. It falls on the 21st of March. Nowroz is one of the primary holidays in Afghanistan. New Year in Afghanistan is marked with a glorious celebration.
Other holidays in Afghanistan are Jeshen on the 19th of August, Labor Day
and Remembrance Day for Martyrs and Disabled on 4th May.
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