Do Shia Muslims celebrate Christmas?

I as a Shia Muslim celebrated Christmas. And its of course the “Birth of Jesus” thats being celebrated. Not the idea that he is the son of God, because no muslim believes such a thing. Secondly, many will not celebrate it because, if they have issues celebrating the birth of the Prophet of Islam, let alone Jesus. read more

But yes, Christmas falls under one of my favorite festivals in the year and I love to celebrate it with my Non Muslims, Christians and Atheist friends around the world and those who i accompany with, the same way they celebrate Ramadan Eid with me. read more

Muslim do not celebrate Christmas for a number of reasons that are unrelated to the fact that they have huge respect for Jesus. If they would celebrate the birthday of anyone, they would celebrate the birthday of Muhammad. read more

And, they also had to consider what and how they would teach their children about the celebration of Christmas as Muslims. Growing up, my grandparents would send us Christmas gifts and my parents would save them for us to open on our religious holiday. read more