Palestine,
Let us take time to travel overseas where the culture is rich in tradition and even higher in religion.
Lailat Al Miraj
Lailat Al Miraj is a Muslim holiday that is celebrated in honor of the Prophet Mohammad's nighttime journey from Mecca to the farthest Mosque in Jerusalem, where he then ascended to heaven. A Mosque is a muslim place of worship. Muhammad was a prophet that unified Arabia under a single religious polity in Islam.
On the Islamic calendar Lailar Al Miraj is generally observed on the 27th day of Rejab. Rejab is rooted from Rejaba, which means to respect. Rejab is a time in Islam when battles are prohibited; a time of peace and worship. Rajab is celebrated a month before Ramadan. Ramadan is another celebration that Muslims celebrate in Islam. The Muslim culture is very rooted to tradition and praising their prophet Muhammad; their savior and peacemaker.
The
story of Lailat Al Miraj consists of two major parts. The first part of the
story begins with the Prophet Muhammad at the Kabaa in Mecca. There are two
archangels who provide him with a mythical winged steed called Buraq. Buraq
carries the Prophet to the farthest Mosque, which is believed by Muslims to be
the most sacred place of worship, where Muhammad joins past prophets in prayer.
For
the second part of his journey the Prophet then ascends to heaven where he is
told by God of the duty, for Muslims to pray five times daily (Salat). This has
carried
On
the night of Laylat al-Miraj, children are the primary focus: They come to the
mosque and are told the story of Mohammed’s Night Journey. A session of prayer
that also involves adults. Everyone is to feast and enjoy the company of
family, friends and friendly neighbors. It is truly wondrous to see
the Muslim community come together and worship and praise their prophet
Muhammad and their God Allah.
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