Topic:
Collaboration.
Prepared by:Muhaimin
khalid,Ayaan shah,Muawin
shafi,Abdullah ajaz.
How do different
Families celebrate
Birthdays.
How Families celebrate
birthdays in diverse ways.
Reflectingcultural traditions and personal
preferences. Some common celebrations
include family gatherings, special meals,
and gift-giving. In some cultures, specific
foods or rituals are associated with
birthdays, such as steamed peach buns in
China. Other traditions include breakfast in
bed in Sweden and lighting candles (instead
of blowing them out) in some parts of India.
In Islam, birthdays are generally not
celebrated because it's considered a form of
bid'ah (innovation) in religion, which lacks a
basis in the Quran and Sunnah (Prophet
Muhammad's teachings). Some Muslims avoid
birthday celebrations altogether, while others
may accept gifts from non-Muslim friends or
family without participating in the
celebration itself.
Thank you.
How do
different
countries
celebrate new
year.
How do different countries
celebrate new year.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year,
is celebrated in China and by Chinese communities worldwide. Unlike the
Gregorian calendar, which follows a fixed date, the Chinese New Year is
based on the lunar calendar and falls between January 21st and February
20th.
Persian New Year: Nowruz, or “New Day,” is the Persian New Year
celebrated by Iranians and various other communities in the Middle East,
Central Asia, and beyond. It marks the arrival of spring and falls on the
vernal equinox, typically on March 20th or 21st.
Songkran is the Thai New Year, celebrated in mid-April. It is renowned for
its water festival, during which people splash water on each other as a
symbol of cleansing and purification. Songkran is a time for paying
respects to elders, visiting temples, and participating in traditional
ceremonies.
The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year,
is observed by Muslims worldwide. It marks the
beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year and
typically occurs in the first month of the Islamic
calendar, Muharram. The exact date varies each year
based on the lunar calendar, so it falls on different
dates in the Gregorian calendar
Matariki, the Maori New Year, is celebrated in New
Zealand and by the Maori people. The exact date
varies from year to year but typically falls in late May
or early June. Matariki is marked by the appearance
of the Matariki star cluster (also known as the
Pleiades) in the pre-dawn sky.
Thank you.
How Different
Religions Celebrate
New Year:
Differences &
Similarities.
How Different Religions
Celebrate New Year: Differences
& Similarities.
Similarities Across Religions Common Themes:
1. Renewal & Fresh Starts - Letting go of the
past (e.g., Jewish *Tashlich* ritual).
2. Family & Community Gatherings - Feasts
(e.g., Chinese reunion dinner, Christian
parties).
3. Prayers & Spiritual Reflection - Mosque
visits (Islamic New Year), temple prayers
(Hinduism).
Judaism (Rosh Hashanah) - Key Practices: - Blowing
the *shofar* (ram’s horn). - *Tashlich* (casting sins
into water). - Eating sweet foods (for a "sweet
year"). - Timing: September/October (Tishrei
month).
Islam (Hijri New Year) - Key Practices: - Reflection on
Prophet Muhammad’s migration (*Hijra*). - Mosque
prayers, sermons on renewal.
Hinduism (Multiple New Years) - Examples: - Diwali
(Marwari/Gujarati New Year): Lights, Lakshmi
worship. - Vaisakhi (Punjabi): Harvest festivals,
dancing (*Bhangra*). - Rituals: Oil baths, new
clothes, rangoli art.
How and why
celebrations
change.
How and why celebrations
change.
Celebrations in the past:
Celebrations are special events that bring people together to
enjoy, honor, or remember something important. ▪ They are
part of every culture and can be personal (like birthdays),
religious (like Diwali or Christmas), or national (like
Independence Day).
Celebrations today:Celebrations today are more modern, fast-
paced, and often influenced by global trends. ▪ Technology
plays a big role—people use social media to share invites,
updates, and photos.
Reasons for change:
• Technology – easier to plan, invite, and record
events. • Globalization – people borrow ideas
from other cultures. • Urbanization – smaller
spaces, fewer traditional materials. • Busy
lifestyles – celebrations are shorter and more
convenient
Positive Effects of Change:
More inclusive and diverse celebrations. ▪
Creative and fun ideas are shared online. ▪ Easy
to connect with distant friends/family via video. ▪
Wider choice in food, clothes, and music.
Negative Effects Of
Change.
Loss of Meaning: With more focus on fun or gifts,
people may forget the real reason behind a
celebration. ▪ Too Commercial: Businesses promote
festivals to sell more products, which can take away
from the tradition. ▪ Money Pressure: Celebrations
have become expensive, and not everyone can afford
big parties or gifts.
How to celebrate the right way:
Mix modern and traditional styles. ▪ Respect the
meaning behind the celebration. ▪ Involve all age
groups. ▪ Make time for community and family
connection
Thank
you
