Muslim Festivals and Ceremonies — Page vi
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Ever Merciful,. We praise Him and invoke His blessings on His noble Prophet. . Introduction. With the introduction of multi-religious studies in British schools and the increasing numbers of Mulsim pupils, we have received numerous requests from school teachers as well as students, for the supply of information about Islamic festivals. Mr. . Rashid Ahmad Choudri's booklet for school students entitled “Muslim Festivals and Ceremonies" contains a wealth of information, not only about some of the festivals of Islam and the ceremonies performed by Muslims at the time of birth, marriage and death, hitherto unaccessible to English readers, but also about other aspects of the Muslim Faith. . Almost all festivals have socio-religious values, and the author has kept the vast diversity which exists among different sects of. Muslims in mind. He has therefore included even those rites and practices which, though not forming an essential requirement of the Faith, yet are undertaken by some Muslims with great zeal and earnestness. . It is hoped that this edition, which has been revised by a committee for children's literature, will continue to be a valuable aid to teachers and students alike, and indeed to all who are concerned with the welfare and training of children. . Secretary. . THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COMMITTEE