Events & Festivals in Lucknow

Hijri New Year (Al-Hijra) Event

In India, Hijri New Year (1st Muharram) is observed by Muslim communities, but the main public observance is on the 10th day of Muharram (Ashura). The way it is marked varies across different states, with Shia and Sunni communities observing it differently.

Ramzan Id (Eid-ul-Fitr) Festival

Eid-ul-Fitr or Ramzan Id is a joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, feasting, charity, and community gatherings. It symbolizes gratitude, unity, and renewal of faith. Eid-ul-Fitr or Ramzan Id is a joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, feasting, charity, and community gatherings. It symbolizes gratitude, unity, and renewal of faith.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Mawlid) Festival

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, or Mawlid, marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed on 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal. It is celebrated with processions, mosque illuminations, special prayers, and charity, especially in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

Arbaeen (Chehlum) Event

Arbaeen, or Chehlum, is observed 40 days after Ashura, marking the end of the mourning period for Imam Hussain. It is a solemn religious occasion, with Majlis (sermons), mourning processions, and charity. Major observances in India occur in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Srinagar.

Shab-e-Barat Event

Shab-e-Barat, or the "Night of Forgiveness," is observed on the 15th night of Sha’ban, when Muslims pray for forgiveness, visit graveyards, and give charity. It is widely observed in Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata with night-long prayers and community gatherings.