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Can a Muslim go to a Christmas party?

Can a Muslim go to a Christmas party?

Muslims cannot celebrate nor participate in any sort of party or celebration which is incompatible with Islamic guidelines. For example: Christmas. It’s forbidden to celebrate Christmas, and it can risk your imaan (faith) in such a way that you can die as a disbeliever (it’s possible!).

Do Muslim countries celebrate Christmas?

Christmas has not been celebrated in this predominantly Muslim nation for years. However, 24 December is the country’s independence day, which gives cause for celebration. This year, presidential elections will also take place on Christmas Eve, the first national election for seven years.

How should we celebrate Christmas?

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  1. Start a New Family Tradition. After a crazy and unexpected year, we could all use some extra quality time with the family.
  2. Serve a Non-Traditional Dinner.
  3. Wrap Gifts in Fabric.
  4. Host a Virtual Gathering.
  5. Decorate like Grandma.
  6. Give Back.
  7. Adopt a New Cultural Celebration.
  8. Play a New Christmas Game.
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Why Christmas is in December?

The Roman Christian historian Sextus Julius Africanus dated Jesus’ conception to March 25 (the same date upon which he held that the world was created), which, after nine months in his mother’s womb, would result in a December 25 birth.

Why you should celebrate Christmas?

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The ‘Christ-Mass’ service was the only one that was allowed to take place after sunset (and before sunrise the next day), so people had it at Midnight! So we get the name Christ-Mass, shortened to Christmas.

What do other religions celebrate instead of Christmas?

Hanukkah. Rather than celebrating Christmas, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah in the wintertime. The holiday begins on the 25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev, which is around November – December. Hanukkah is an 8-day event, and the name translates to the festival of lights.

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Why we must celebrate Christmas?

When should we celebrate Christmas?

December 25
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.