Is it permissible to refrain from congratulating one's mother on Mother's Day, and what is the ruling on saying "May you be closer to Allah every year" on birthdays, and is not congratulating considered disobedience or a sign of dislike from friends?
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The celebration of Mother's Day is not permissible. Honoring parents throughout the year, being kind to them, and supplicating for them is sufficient and renders the celebration of this Eid unnecessary. One must adhere to the and not be concerned with traditions and customs that contradict it. Moreover, one should beware of heedlessness and repent before it is too late.
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