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Diets: Islam allows Muslims to eat everything which is good for the health. It restricts certain items such as pork and its by-products, alcohol and any narcotic or addictive drugs. Islam sees leading of a healthy lifestyle as religious obligation.
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: 'Ask God for certainty (of faith) and well-being; for after certainty, no one is given any gift better than health!'
for details about Lawful/Unlawful food and drinks in Islam.
Dress: According to Islamic law the dress made with thin, transparent or semi-transparent material from which the body is some how viewable to others is strongly forbidden. The minimum dress for man is from his belly button to knee (but a complete dress is more appreciated and honored) while minimum dress for woman is from her neck to wrist and to ankle. She must take a scarf on her head in addition.
for details about Dress code for men & women and Appearance in Islam.
Place of Worship: A Muslim may pray any where in the world whether in a Mosque, a house, an office or outside. The whole world is a place of worship for them. It is preferable that Muslims pray in a congregation, however, he/she may pray individually anywhere.
Calendar: Islamic practices are based on the lunar calendar. The Islamic year "Hijra" began from the day when Prophet of Islam migrated from Mecca to Madina in the year of 622 C.E. Muslims also use the Gregorian calendar along with the lunar calendar in their daily lives. Therefore the Islamic calendar includes both the common era and the migration (Hijra) year.
for Islamic Calendar
Celebrations: Muslims have two celebrations called "Eid". They are,
a) Eid -ul- Fitar (Eid of Fast-Breaking):- The "Eid of Fast-Breaking" comes, at the end of fasting month ( Ramadan), on 1st day of the next month called "Shawwal".
b) Eid-ul-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice):-The "Eid of Sacrifice" is in remembrance of the sacrifice to be by Prophet Abraham of his son. It comes on the 10th day of last month called "Dhul-Hijja" in Islamic year.
Holiday: Friday is the holy day for Muslims. It is considered to be sacred and that the Day of Judgment will take place on Friday. On this day they offer special prayers in place of normal mid-day prayers. These prayers are called "Juma Prayers" or Friday Prayers.
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