Hazarat Ali"s Birthday
Date : 21 April 2016
Hazrat Ali is a Muslim religious dignitary who is held in high esteem by the Islamic community across India and beyond. Born in 1238 to Abu Talib in the Kabba sanctuary, Hazrat Imam Ali was blessed by Prophet Mohammad who was also his father-in-law. During this period, Muslims belonging to the Chishti community offer their due respect to the legendary Sufi saint.
Mowlana Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab, 22 years before the Hijra (600AD) within the sacred walls of the Holy Ka'ba - a birthplace that is exclusive to him as no one else was born there ever since its erection by Prophet Abraham. His mother, Sayyida Fatima, daughter of Asad bin Hashem, related that at birth he neither cried nor opened his eyes, and even refused to be fed. This lasted for three days, until the Prophet Muhammed came to see his young nephew, who then opened his eyes and smiled as the Prophet took the child lovingly into his arms. Ever since this intimate moment they remained together throughout their lives, until their physical separation at the time of the Holy Prophet's death (Aziz, 1974)
The Muslim Community celebrates Hazrat Ali's Birthday with a lot of enthusiasm. Born in the Kabba sanctuary, he is the son in law of Prophet Muhammad.
This day is celebrated throughout India. However, the best places to visit in order to get a close look of this festival are the places which have high percentage of Muslim population.
The festival bears a lot of significance for the Muslim community as they celebrate the courage, belief, knowledge and honesty of Hazarat Ali. He is still remembered for his generosity and equal treatment to all the Muslims. On this day, the Muslim community also decorates their houses and make merry throughout the day.