Can muslims celebrate christmass and new year

In Islam, Muslims are not prohibited from celebrating Christmas or New Year's Eve, but they are not considered obligatory or recommended holidays either. Here's why:

1. Christmas: Christmas is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Muslims believe in Jesus (Isa) as a prophet, but they do not celebrate his birth as a holiday. In fact, the Quran does not mention Jesus' birth or any specific date for his birth. Muslims focus on the Islamic holidays and celebrations, such as Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
2. New Year's Eve: New Year's Eve is a secular holiday that marks the beginning of a new year on the Gregorian calendar. Muslims do not have a specific holiday or celebration for the start of a new year. In fact, the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, and the start of a new year is marked by the beginning of a new Islamic year, which is called "Hijri" ( Hijri New Year).

That being said, some Muslims may choose to celebrate Christmas or New Year's Eve as a cultural or social event, especially if they live in a predominantly Christian or Western society. However, this would not be considered an Islamic obligation or a religious celebration.

In fact, some Muslim scholars have expressed concerns about celebrating non-Islamic holidays, as they may lead to cultural assimilation and dilute the importance of Islamic holidays and values. Others have argued that celebrating non-Islamic holidays can be a way to build bridges with people of other faiths and promote interfaith understanding and dialogue.

Ultimately, whether or not a Muslim chooses to celebrate Christmas or New Year's Eve is a personal decision that depends on their individual beliefs, cultural background, and social context.