My friendly Muslim neighbours make a point of giving us a small Christmas gift which we return. Is there an appropriate way to acknowledge their religious festivals? I would appreciate any advice.
2006-09-23 10:23:46 · 20 answers · asked by Robert A 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no gift exchange holiday for Muslims and in fact we don't ever want it to become one of our traditions, as it would be an unacceptable innovation to turn it into a tradition. So, respecting that, you want to be sure not to give it on, say, their "birthday", any other known holiday like christmas, etc.
Because our good deeds are multiplied in reward during the entire month of Ramdan, this is the time Muslims will be more active in gift giving and charity overall. So, if you were to pick a time, I'd say Ramadan. Please don't just give it on the Eid, as that is becoming an innovation by some Muslims. Although it is PERMISSIBLE to give a gift on that day, ONLY so long as it is NOT turned into a tradition.
But there are more rewards during the actual month of Ramadan (Eid is the celebration, the day AFTER Ramadan is done), so I recommend any time during Ramadan, as this is what Muslims do more of, gift giving and charity during this time.
2006-09-23 10:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Niqabi 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Invite them round for dinner in time for when they break their fast. At the end of Ramadhan, Eid (In a month or so) Muslims usually give each other money or food etc (though not compulsory) maybe a gift voucher might be nice, but i doubt they'll turn down a present!
2006-09-23 17:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by ♀ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eid , which is after the last day of ramadan. Today was the first day of ramadan, so approximately 30 days from now should be Eid Ul Fitr which is a celebration and gift giving and recieving is common.
2006-09-23 17:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by pleaseselectanotherusername 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ead and Navrus ( sorry about spelling). Ead they have 3 times a year and it's usually something small for kids. Navrus is a New Year in Muslim World ( March?). It's like Christmas. But still kids are priority about presents. it's not the amount that you spend count but attention
2006-09-23 17:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Everona97 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the holy month of Ramadan which lasts a month after which we celebrate Eid (our christmas) a present then would be a great gesture.In the UK eid will be around the 28th of October.
2006-09-23 17:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by Sherzade 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been told by my muslim teachers that almost all of the muslim holidays are good for giving gifts!
2006-09-23 17:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Tericka 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea, during EID, they just begun a month of fasting which is called Ramadon. at the end of this month long fast they have 3 days of EID, I also give my best friend a present at this time as she is Muslim. I am Christian and at Christmas time she gives me a present
Ramadon Muburok
2006-09-23 17:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Mat 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
as ramadan is start from today in the last of month i mean after 30 days from today u can give him some gift
this what we call it eid
at u have to say EID MUBARAK
2006-09-23 17:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by amir khan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ramadan.
2006-09-23 17:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, any present given to them is a great present to them. Well, I am Muslim and it is nice to get them anything. May God bless you for your action.
2006-09-23 23:05:32 · answer #10 · answered by Suliman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋