Cultural and National Holidays
32 questions
Is it permissible to produce and distribute calendars that include both the Gregorian and Hijri dates for the promotion of a company during the Gregorian New Year, without the intention of offering congratulations or participating in the festivals of disbelievers?
What is the ruling on celebrating the World Hijab Day on the first of February, and is that considered an innovation (bid'ah)?
Is it permissible to make distributions for occasions such as bachelor parties, and global occasions like those for cancer, trees, the environment, and women?
How should an Imam and preacher act when the Ministry's directives to speak about national holidays, such as "Conqueror's Day" (Eid al-Fatih), which coincides with the date of the Battle of Badr, conflict with his fear of public backlash and its negative impact on his da'wah, especially knowing that the responsible authority punishes those who refuse?
Should we cancel the orphanage visit scheduled for April 2nd—which falls on a Friday—if it coincides with the "innovated Orphan's Day," in order to avoid endorsing this innovation, or should we proceed with a pure intention for the sake of Allah Almighty, especially since the date was merely a coincidence?
What is the ruling on celebrating "Guy Fawkes Night" in Britain, which is characterized by abundant fireworks?
Is it permissible to have a family gathering for a New Year's Eve dinner with the intention of it being a gathering, not a celebration, knowing that the ruling on New Year's Day is that it is an innovation (bid'ah)?
What is the ruling on celebrating international days, and are they considered Bidʻah (innovation), knowing that Bidʻah only applies to acts of worship? And does the ruling differ if the purpose of these days is to spread useful information and not to celebrate?