Family vacations are an opportunity to connect, explore, and gain more experiences. When families travel with intent, even easy trips can provide life lessons. Children view new places, try different cuisines, and meet people from different ethnicities.
In the Holy Quran Surah 55, ayah 60 Allah instructs the believers “Is there any reward for goodness except goodness?” This simple yet profoundly relevant reflection is a reminder to Muslim families to be good to each other.
Eid ul-Adha or the “Feast of Sacrifice” is one the most significant Islamic holidays. It usually lasts 3-4 days. Majority of Muslim families will most likely attend special prayers at their local masjids. Muslims usually don new outfits and give gifts to families and friends.
Each year, the story of Prophet Abraham and his son Ismail’s profound act of faith is retold from pulpits worldwide, when millions of worshippers embark on the Hajj pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha is a special day in the Islamic calendar. As the second major Islamic holiday, it commemorates the end of Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and remembers Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH)’s sacrifice through the traditional animal sacrifice, or Qurbani.
If you are the parent of a teen, you know how much of a struggle it can be to involve them in family activities. Convincing them to get dressed for an outing can feel like talking to a wall. This can be frustrating for parents, as family quality time is important.