2006-12-22 07:18:42 · 8 answers · asked by Layna 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Well, as has been said already, some Muslims do celebrate the birth of Jesus, whom they regard as a prophet. Outside of that, there isn't a "Muslim Christmas" because Christmas is a celebration of Jesus' birth. Even though we often do it in the United States, to try to put others' holidays in Christian terms is ultimately a little insulting. Respecting others' beliefs means accepting them for what they are, not remaking them in the image of one's own beliefs.
The Muslims do not celebrate the Winter Solstice in any form, which is a pagan tradition. The festival of Eid, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, bears some resemblance to Christmas in terms of festivities (i.e. decorating with lights, spending time with family) but it isn't the same thing. Christmas is a specific holiday, and there's no more a Muslim Christmas than there is a Jewish or Hindu one.
2006-12-22 07:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many Muslims celebrate the birth of Esa (Jesus), who is considered to be a great prophet. The primary difference between Muslims and Christians is that Muslims believe Jesus/Esa never claimed to be divine, that this is a human error by the writers of the New Testament.
2006-12-22 15:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by byhisello99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I know, Muslims celebrate Eid (not sure what the full name is) about this time of year. But Eid certainly isn't Christmas.
2006-12-22 16:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by ☼Grace☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no Muslim Christmas. Muslims aren't supposed to celebrate birthdays because you're actually one year closer to your death and you don't how you will fare in the hereafter.
2006-12-22 15:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by reigning queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims don't have a christmas! They have Eid-Al-Fatr, Eid al-Adha {I hope I am spelling the Eids right!} Ramadan, and others, but definitely not a christmas!
2006-12-22 15:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by Sapphire-by-the-sea 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
muslims dont celebrate xmas like christians.. but they believe in Jesus as a prophet and they believe in the true Bible that goes along with the holly Quraan... their "eid" is in dec 31 this year because of the pilgrimage... "Haj"
2006-12-22 15:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Leah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i thought Christmas was pagan.
2006-12-22 15:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-22 15:30:19 · answer #8 · answered by Bestie 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋