Taking part in the Indian festival ‘Holy’ Fatwa No: 93861
- Fatwa Date:20-3-2007
assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barkathuhu. my question is what is regarding the festival holy, many people say its about prophet ibrahim. something relating to prophet ibrahim..and i have heard from many ppl saying holy relates to the story of ibrahim. n they say to enjoy holy is a biggest sin. so please let me know, thank you
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
The celebration called "Holy Festival" is a Hindu celebration which does not have any connection with Prophet Ibraaheem nor any other Prophet, and it is not permissible to celebrate it.
Allaah Knows best.