Are Muslims allowed to celebrate birthdays?

“In Islam, birthdays are not considered`eid(a festival) like`Eidul-Fitror`Eidul-Adha, because`eidshave conditions and guidelines such as not being allowed to fast during ... read more

That is why Islam has not recommended us to celebrate the birthdays of the Prophet (s) or any of the Imams or others. There is no doubt that Muslims have imitated other civilizations in this regard, those that commemorated the birthdays of their prophets and religious leaders. read more

Yet, the Quran does not forbid birthdays and it doesn't forbid Western culture either. Instead it instructs Muslims to adopt the good values of all cultures, to travel, to socialise and not to live in isolation. It instructs Muslims to give gifts, to foster a sense of community and to greet new people warmly. read more