celebration

Q: In our neighborhood there is Gyarvi Barvi Shareef celebration. We got food from them. Is it permissible to take food from them?

Q: Is celebrating mawlood permissible?

Q: What is the best way to celebrate the khatam of Hifdhul Quraan? Should it be a big affair or must it be kept to the minimum? Is it virtous to be feeding the guests in honour of the occassion?

Q: Is it allowed to celebrate an independence of a country like India, etc. for a Muslim citizen?

Q: I have a question regarding birthdays. Can we as Muslims celebrate birthdays? I know the answer is no, but a friend of mine told me that if you just cut the cake and only invite one or two friends just to make your child happy, then it's not gunaah and you wont be punished for it. So is this true? Can we celebrate our child's birthday just the way she said?

Q: Is celebrating Muharram haraam in Islam?