The ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar is called the Holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan), it is accompanied by strict fasting and restrictions. Because the lunar calendar is shorter than Gregorian, and Islamic calendars differ from one another, the beginning of Ramadan cannot be linked to a certain date – in different countries it started to come on different days.

In the home of every Orthodox believer will find the Church candle. They were lit on holidays, days of commemoration of deceased relatives or on special occasions, to emphasize the solemnity of the moment. This candle is always near the iconostasis in the corner. And what to do if you have purchased or received a gift of Jerusalem the candles?

Eid al-Fitr is one of the oldest Muslim festivals which is usually celebrated on a large scale within a few days. Every year Eid is celebrated at different times since its beginning depends on the end of the eighth month in the Muslim calendar – Ramadan.

Trinity – old Russian holiday, which harmoniously merged Orthodox traditions and the Slavic rites. It is celebrated on Sunday on the fiftieth day after Easter, so called Pentecost. On this day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples of Christ. The apostles spoke all known languages and baptized about 3,000 people, marking the birthday of the Christian Church.

Pentecost falls on the fiftieth day after Easter. In front of him made to commemorate deceased ancestors – Saturday. And after Pentecost, celebrating the day of the Holy spirit.

Easter is the main Christian festival, which every year waiting for millions of believers not only in Russia but also worldwide. This word in Greek means deliverance and has always served as a reminder that Christ is risen, transforming all suffering for the human race.

Every year on 21 July, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate one of the biggest religious holidays – the icon of the virgin Mary in the city of Kazan. This story happened almost five centuries ago, and the icon itself is not for this time again showed his miraculous power.

The tradition of decorating a festive Easter table with a plate of so-called "Easter hill" exists in many European countries. On this plate, in its center, put the sprouted grains of oats or wheat, and around – 12 painted Easter eggs, the number of apostles. Another egg, unpainted, put in center of dish on top of wheat germ. The egg symbolizes Christ. "Easter hill" can be done by, to do this you need wheat germ, and we will tell you how to sprout.

In the minds of many of our countrymen the concept of "birthday" firmly associated with birthday. This is not always true. However, the date of his birthday is no problem to identify each.

To be a godfather or a godmother is not only a great opportunity but also great responsibility. The education of his godson in the spirit of Orthodoxy requires some effort and spiritual impact. But in addition to tasks to help parents raise a real Christian, there is also a pleasant duty to give the child gifts.

Baptism is one of the main festivals of the Christians. It is celebrated the Orthodox Church on January 19. Another name for the Epiphany – the Theophany. The gospel in the time of Jesus ' baptism in the Jordan God was manifested in his three persons - the Father, the son and the Holy spirit. It is believed that on this day God comes into the world, to show him the Light Unapproachable. The celebration of this day has its own rules and customs.

Baptism – the sacraments, aimed at the rebirth of the human soul for a new life without anger and sin. This is important for every believer the ritual originates with the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan river, who came to give people a cleansing, and light.

Eid al-Adha is one of the most important holidays of the Muslims. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of DHU al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. In 2014, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on 4 October.

On June 27, has several religious holidays. On this day in the Russian Orthodox Church remembers the miracle worker Elisha, Sumy, and Tabynsky also venerate the icon of the mother of God.

In Turkey every year is the Holy festival of Ramadan, an occasion for almost all the inhabitants. This centuries-old tradition is observed throughout the Islamic world, but each country celebrates this festival in their own way. In Turkey Ramadan is celebrated particularly bright, it is not only a strict fast, but mutual aid between people, spiritual cleansing, unprecedented generosity, leisure and entertainment.

Baptism is an important event in a child's life. From that day she receives the protection and blessings of the saints. Since the day of its baptism the child receives the same parents – godparents mother and father, on whose shoulders also rests the responsibility for the fate of the baby.

Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that starts on the new moon of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, and lasts 28 days. In Egypt during Ramadan is changing very much until the schedule of institutions, but in resort towns, where tourists are going, it is not too noticeable.

The end of the spring planting, as a harvest festival, was celebrated in Russia in a big way. The tradition of festivities on June 13 have survived to this day, however, few remember why.

The whole month of Ramadan every devout Muslim adheres to the Samum – post, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. The post ends with a beautiful yet formal occasion.

The night of the revelation angel Gabriel (Gabriel) to prophet Muhammad the first revelation of the Qur'an became well-known in the Muslim world as the great Night of power. After that, another twenty-three years Muhammad wrote down the revelations which later made up the Quran – the sacred Scripture for all the faithful Muslims.