For the same reasons all other faiths do - to pray and rest.
They're called Shabbat candles (Neirot Shabbat in Hebrew).
Shabbat Shabbatot
Shabbat shalom is a Jewish greeting which we say during the day of Shabbat. See also:More about the Jewish Shabbat
There is no issue with swimming during Shabbat, however, you wouldn't be able to shower after swimming until Shabbat ends. (Assuming you wish to be Shabbat observant.)
Different religions have different days of rest. Muslims have their day of rest on Friday, Jews have their day of rest on Saturday, and Christians have their day of rest on Sunday.
No, they don't have Sabbath. Shabbat (or Sabbath) is a Jewish weekly day that is dedicated for praying and rest and Jews are not required to work on this day. In this sense, there is no Shabbat or Shabbat day for Muslims. Muslims have their religious holiday on Friday where the go for Friday praying at noon to mosque but they are allowed to work or to do any activity they like except at the time for Friday praying.
Muslims don't have Sabbath day as defined in Judaism. Shabbat (or Sabbath) is a Jewish weekly day that is dedicated for praying and rest and Jews are not required to work on this day. In this sense, there is no Shabbat or Shabbat day for Muslims. Muslims have their religious holiday on Friday where they go for Friday praying at noon to mosque but they are allowed to work or to do any activity they like except at the time for Friday praying.
They prepare their children for Shabbat and light the Shabbat candles.
"Shabbat Shalom!"
They're called Shabbat candles (Neirot Shabbat in Hebrew).
Shabbat Shabbatot
After Shabbat, there is the Havdalah service.
Shabbat comes from the Hebrew word for sit/rest. Shabbat is the day of rest.
Shabbat Shalom (שבת שלום).Note: This means 'A peaceful shabbat'. The phrase "happy shabbat" is not a phrase that is traditionally used.
Shabbat shalom is a Jewish greeting which we say during the day of Shabbat. See also:More about the Jewish Shabbat
There is no issue with swimming during Shabbat, however, you wouldn't be able to shower after swimming until Shabbat ends. (Assuming you wish to be Shabbat observant.)
Judaism.See also:More about Shabbat