The celebration of Eid al-Adha, or the feast of the breaking…

The celebration of Eid al-Adha, or the feast of the breaking of the fast, marks the end of Ramadan. The three days of Eid are a celebration comparable to Christmas, with special foods and sweets unique to this time of year, visits from family and friends, and gift giving.

A female may not serve as imam for males. This is because he…

A female may not serve as imam for males. This is because her menstrual period might come and also because of the subordinate position of women, as dictated by the Qur’an. Finally, it is regarded as unseemly for a woman to be seen from behind by men, because the posterior portion of the body is raised during the prostration when the forehead touches the floor.