Timelines
Pesach (Passover) month of Nissan (March-April)
The Pesach celebrates the Exodus biblical story in which the Hebrew were saved from slavery Egyptian captures. It is a celebration of the people’s freedom. The event is marked by Jewish worshipers have feasts and retell the passover story or what is also known as the Passover Seder.
Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) month of Sivan (May-June)
Shavuot is the Jewish holiday in the month of Sivan that honours G-d (God) handing the Torah (five books of Moses and the Ten Commandments) to the Jewish people. It marks the day that both their lord and his people pledged an eternal devotion to each other- weddings take this form. It lasts for two days, in which candles are lit, synagogue is attended, stories are told and tradition meals are eaten.
Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) month of Tishrei (September- October)
Jewish new year, it’s a time for reflection on the past year and preparing for the year ahead.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement of Tabernacles) month of Tishrei (September- October)
Yom Kippur is a time of reconciliation and repentance for all the sins committed in the past year. During this time they fast for 25 hours.
Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) month of Kislev (November–December)
Hanukkah celebrates the successful battle against the Greeks, and the dedication of the rededication of the Jewish people. A menorah (candelabrum) was to be lit to celebrate the occasion, but only 1 day of oil was available and it would take 8 days to prepare more oil. The oil miraculously lasted for eight days. On this day families light candles.
The Pesach celebrates the Exodus biblical story in which the Hebrew were saved from slavery Egyptian captures. It is a celebration of the people’s freedom. The event is marked by Jewish worshipers have feasts and retell the passover story or what is also known as the Passover Seder.
Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) month of Sivan (May-June)
Shavuot is the Jewish holiday in the month of Sivan that honours G-d (God) handing the Torah (five books of Moses and the Ten Commandments) to the Jewish people. It marks the day that both their lord and his people pledged an eternal devotion to each other- weddings take this form. It lasts for two days, in which candles are lit, synagogue is attended, stories are told and tradition meals are eaten.
Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) month of Tishrei (September- October)
Jewish new year, it’s a time for reflection on the past year and preparing for the year ahead.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement of Tabernacles) month of Tishrei (September- October)
Yom Kippur is a time of reconciliation and repentance for all the sins committed in the past year. During this time they fast for 25 hours.
Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) month of Kislev (November–December)
Hanukkah celebrates the successful battle against the Greeks, and the dedication of the rededication of the Jewish people. A menorah (candelabrum) was to be lit to celebrate the occasion, but only 1 day of oil was available and it would take 8 days to prepare more oil. The oil miraculously lasted for eight days. On this day families light candles.
Mawlid al- Nabi (Birth of Muhammad) month of Rabi’ al-awwal (January - February)
Mawlid al-Nabi, in english terms is Muhammad’s Birthday and just as its title states this holiday celebrates the birthday of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Mawlid means birthday of a holy figure and al-Nabi means prophet hence the title chosen for Muhammad’s birthday. The day is celebrated by remembering Muhammad's life and his significance. It generally falls on the 15 or 17.
Ramaden July - August
Ramaden begins is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for all Muslims.This event is an especially holy period. During this time Muslims fast during the daylight hours.
Eid al-Fitr (Breaking the Fast) June - August
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Ramaden period it is also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" . The Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations. At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, decorate their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) October - November
Eid al-Adha otherwise known as the “feast of sacrifice”, celebrates the prophet Abraham willingness to obey Allah by sacrificing his son Ishmael. One of the two most important Islamic festivals, Eid al-Adha begins on the last month of the Islamic calendar. Lasting for only three days. Muslims all over the world celebrate, by sacrificing a lamb or other animal and distributing the meat to relatives, friends, and the poor. The sacrifice symbolizes obedience to Allah and its distribution to others is an expression of generosity, one of the five pillars of Islam.
Murahham (New Year) November - December
Murahham is the Islamic new year is celebrated relatively quietly, with prayers and readings and reflection upon the Heriga. The Heriga is the time when Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina.
Mawlid al-Nabi, in english terms is Muhammad’s Birthday and just as its title states this holiday celebrates the birthday of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Mawlid means birthday of a holy figure and al-Nabi means prophet hence the title chosen for Muhammad’s birthday. The day is celebrated by remembering Muhammad's life and his significance. It generally falls on the 15 or 17.
Ramaden July - August
Ramaden begins is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for all Muslims.This event is an especially holy period. During this time Muslims fast during the daylight hours.
Eid al-Fitr (Breaking the Fast) June - August
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Ramaden period it is also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" . The Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations. At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, decorate their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) October - November
Eid al-Adha otherwise known as the “feast of sacrifice”, celebrates the prophet Abraham willingness to obey Allah by sacrificing his son Ishmael. One of the two most important Islamic festivals, Eid al-Adha begins on the last month of the Islamic calendar. Lasting for only three days. Muslims all over the world celebrate, by sacrificing a lamb or other animal and distributing the meat to relatives, friends, and the poor. The sacrifice symbolizes obedience to Allah and its distribution to others is an expression of generosity, one of the five pillars of Islam.
Murahham (New Year) November - December
Murahham is the Islamic new year is celebrated relatively quietly, with prayers and readings and reflection upon the Heriga. The Heriga is the time when Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina.
Lent (40 day fast) March 5- April 17
The period of Lent lasts 40 days prior to Easter in the months of February, March and April. During the 40 days of Lent, a personal sacrifice is made, generally an item or habit, which symobolises the trip Jesus took in the desert, fasting during this time. Lent is a time of reflection, reconciliation, penance and preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ to come. It begins on Ash Wednesday, an event where Christians are marked with burnt palm leaf ashes in the shape of a cross, this is done to remind them of humanities origins and morality of men.
Easter (Resurrection of Jesus) April 25
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his death on the cross. Annually marked on the Sunday the 25 of April, drawing a close to Lent. It is popularly celebrated with an easter egg hunt and an exchange of chocolate rabbits or eggs, which represent new life.
Advent November 30, December 24
Advent is the season of preparation for the arrival of Jesus Christ on Christmas day. Candles are lit during this time, three purple and one pink and sometimes even a white one. The first purple candle represents hope and the promise of a saviour, the second of preparation, the pink is the candle of joy, the final purple candle represents love of their God, and the white candle is lit as a symbol of Jesus as the Light of the World on Christmas Eve. These candles are placed in a wealth constructed of evergreen tree branches in the centre of the wealth circle, which is a symbol of their God as the “beginning and end” or ‘Alpha and Omega’
Christmas (Birth of Jesus Christ) December 25
Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus the Son of God. It is celebrated typically with a gathering of families, a feast, attending church and an exchange of presents. The popular exchange of presents has originates from the Christmas story, when three ‘wise men’ approach the new born Jesus, noticing him as their king and handing him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The period of Lent lasts 40 days prior to Easter in the months of February, March and April. During the 40 days of Lent, a personal sacrifice is made, generally an item or habit, which symobolises the trip Jesus took in the desert, fasting during this time. Lent is a time of reflection, reconciliation, penance and preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ to come. It begins on Ash Wednesday, an event where Christians are marked with burnt palm leaf ashes in the shape of a cross, this is done to remind them of humanities origins and morality of men.
Easter (Resurrection of Jesus) April 25
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his death on the cross. Annually marked on the Sunday the 25 of April, drawing a close to Lent. It is popularly celebrated with an easter egg hunt and an exchange of chocolate rabbits or eggs, which represent new life.
Advent November 30, December 24
Advent is the season of preparation for the arrival of Jesus Christ on Christmas day. Candles are lit during this time, three purple and one pink and sometimes even a white one. The first purple candle represents hope and the promise of a saviour, the second of preparation, the pink is the candle of joy, the final purple candle represents love of their God, and the white candle is lit as a symbol of Jesus as the Light of the World on Christmas Eve. These candles are placed in a wealth constructed of evergreen tree branches in the centre of the wealth circle, which is a symbol of their God as the “beginning and end” or ‘Alpha and Omega’
Christmas (Birth of Jesus Christ) December 25
Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus the Son of God. It is celebrated typically with a gathering of families, a feast, attending church and an exchange of presents. The popular exchange of presents has originates from the Christmas story, when three ‘wise men’ approach the new born Jesus, noticing him as their king and handing him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
1. The Muslim holiday of Murahham and the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah both celebrate the New Year of their religions. Rosh Hashanah is in September - October and is followed shortly after by Murahham in November - December.
2. The Christian holiday Christmas and the Muslim holiday Mawlid al- Nabi both celebrate the birth of the key distinguishing figurehead of the religions, Jesus and Muhammad. The two dates are separated when considering a calendar year, however are actually only celebrated a month or so apart.
3. During the Christian holiday of Lent and the Muslim month of Ramaden both religions are expected to fast, Muslims more strict in their sacrifice of food and times, while Christians more lenient in their options.
4. Easter and Eid al-Fitr are connected directly to the event prior to them by being the means to their extended period of dedication. For Christians Easter is the end of Lent, while for Muslims Eid-al Fitr is the end of Ramaden. These two celebrations allow their worshipers to take back the item or conclude fasting that was partaken from the prior events, they both “break the fast”.
5. The Jewish event of Yom Kippur and Muslim’s Ramaden involve fasting and the acceptance of all sins committed by them. Yom Kippur generally begins the month following Ramaden.
6. Both Hanukkah and Advent share the tradition of lighting candles as signs of devotion and thanks to their God around Christmas time.
2. The Christian holiday Christmas and the Muslim holiday Mawlid al- Nabi both celebrate the birth of the key distinguishing figurehead of the religions, Jesus and Muhammad. The two dates are separated when considering a calendar year, however are actually only celebrated a month or so apart.
3. During the Christian holiday of Lent and the Muslim month of Ramaden both religions are expected to fast, Muslims more strict in their sacrifice of food and times, while Christians more lenient in their options.
4. Easter and Eid al-Fitr are connected directly to the event prior to them by being the means to their extended period of dedication. For Christians Easter is the end of Lent, while for Muslims Eid-al Fitr is the end of Ramaden. These two celebrations allow their worshipers to take back the item or conclude fasting that was partaken from the prior events, they both “break the fast”.
5. The Jewish event of Yom Kippur and Muslim’s Ramaden involve fasting and the acceptance of all sins committed by them. Yom Kippur generally begins the month following Ramaden.
6. Both Hanukkah and Advent share the tradition of lighting candles as signs of devotion and thanks to their God around Christmas time.