Intro
Islam, a religion found in many middle eastern countries, is also practiced in the United States. Its population is 1.2 billion followers which makes it one of the largest in the world. Their holy book that they worship is called the Koran which is also the sacred word of God. Also, he wanted people to believe in the religion he made.
Founder
The founder of this religion is a man named Mohammed. He was born then at the age of 6 he became an orphan. He eventually married a rich widowed lady and they developed a good life and had 6 kids together.
Customs and way they dress
One of the customs of the Islam faith is that they use their left hand to clean themselves and their right hand for just about everything else. Their cloths must hang loose and cover their whole body. The women aren't aloud to show their hair so they always have to have it covered.
holidays
One of the holidays is Ashura which is the day of fasting. Another religious holiday is Ramadan which is another holiday at which they fast but it's for a longer time not just 1 day like Ashura. Id Al-Fitr is the end of fasting. Id Al-Hijra is the 1st day of the month of Mahrra. Also, Id Al-Adha is a holiday at which they remember the prophets.
