Hazrat Ali's Birthday

Hazrat Ali's birthday honours the day of the birth of Ali ibn Abu Talib who is believed to be the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and also the first Iman by the Shia Muslims. The day is also, therefore, known as Imam Ali's birthday. Hazrat Ali is an esteemed person in Islam and is highly regarded in India and large Muslim populations.

 

It is a public holiday in Iran and also a restricted holiday in India.

 

Origin, History, Significance, and Traditions of Hazrat Ali's birthday

 

A key personality for all Muslims, Hazrat Ali, was born in Rajab's Islamic month on the 13th day in 599 AD. Hazrat Ali's birth date is celebrated and revered. His parents were Abu Talib and Fatima bint Asda. He was born to them within the precincts of the Kabba's holy sanctuary in Mecca (a sacred place for Muslims in Islam).

 

The cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad are believed to have been the first male to adopt Islam, and many believe him to be the first Muslim. He fought with Muhammad in many battles that suppressed the rise of the early Muslim communities. When he moved to Medina, he married Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, and became his son-in-law.

 

Ali was anointed the head or Caliph ( in Islam) after Uthman ibn Affan slays the earlier Caliph. Ali ruled successfully till 661, when he dealt with a severe blow to his head. Ibn Muljam hit Hazrat Ali with a toxic sword when he was offering prayers in the Great Mosque of Kufa. This mosque is located in Iraq currently. He died on the 19th day of Ramadan. The injury was grave, and Hazrat Ali succumbed to it within two days.

 

The sects of Shias and Sunnis respect Hazrat Ali, respected and he is regarded among Muslims for his courage, integrity, beliefs, honesty, and devotion to Islam. Therefore, the Sunnis consider him the fourth Rashidun Caliph, while the Shias regard him as the foremost Caliph and Imam after Prophet Muhammad.

The Shias and Sunnis differ in how they revere Hazrat Ali; both agree that he was a devout Muslim dedicated to Islam and spreading the message. Moreover, they consider him a brave and upright ruler who followed the Quran and the Sunnah principles.

 

According to the Islamic calendar, when Nasiru al-Din Shah reigned in Iran, Hazrat Ali's birth date was declared an official holiday. However, it is a restricted holiday in India. Therefore, Hazrat Ali's birthday is celebrated as Hazrat Ali Jayanti in Uttar Pradesh, where it is declared a public holiday.

 

When is Hazrat Ali's Birthday Celebrated

 

Hazrat Ali's birthday, 2020 Islamic date, fell on 9 March 2020. 2021, Hazrat Ali's birthday is slated to be celebrated on 25 February 2021. Hazrat Ali's birth date is based on the Islamic religion's lunar calendar. Therefore, it falls on a different year in the Gregorian calendar.

 

How is Hazrat Ali's birthday Celebrated & Where to Go

 

Hazrat Ali's birth date is celebrated in India and other parts of the world with a dominant Muslim population. An occasion of joy and happiness is celebrated as a day to revel in the integrity, dedication, and honesty of Hazrat Ali to Islam's religion. Families and friends get together to offer prayers to the local mosque. Elaborate food preparations are made at homes where families and friends get together to discuss and remember the great achievement of Hazrat Ali.

 

Children are taught about his greatness and contribution to Islam's propagation in the world when it faces suppression. Mosques held discourses on how he served alongside Muhammad and was loyal to him. They also stress the importance of his birth in Mecca's holiest place and organize feasts and prayers. Mosques are decorated and lit up. Different parts of the world celebrate it differently.

 

But all sects of Muslims consider it a joyous occasion to celebrate a child's birth within the holy precincts since its foundation over a thousand years. In many places, Qawallis are held to praise the achievement of Hazrat Ali.

 

His birthday is an occasion to appreciate his unbending devotion to Islam. If you wish to be part of the festivities, you can visit the following places:

 

• Uttar Pradesh: The state has a public holiday on this occasion. All the mosques in the predominantly Muslim-dominated areas are decorated and offer prayers. A lot of Muslim families gather to show their respect to the Imam.

 

 

If you wish to be a part of Hazrat Ali's birthday celebrations, you can now do so conveniently with the help of redBus. redBus offers bus tickets to the destination of your choice easily and conveniently. All you need to do is log on to their website or download their booking app to book tickets to your desired destination. redBus now makes it easy for you to get to a place of choice to be part of festivities and celebrations without hassles.