Eid ul-Fitr means the celebration of the end of Ramadan. During Eid ul-Fitr we give donations to those in need in the community -- the donations are called Fitrana. The significance of this holiday is to celebrate the completion of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting‚ in which one eats before sun up and does not eat or drink again until sundown. This is one of the Five Pillars of Islam‚ which make up the foundation of Muslim life. The pillars consist of the oneness of God‚ five daily
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The celebration of Christmas in the Philippines begins on the 16th of December and ends on the first Sunday of January which is the Feast of the Epiphany (The Three Kings). It is quite different from the other countries of the world‚ it is the longest of the Philippine festivities stretching for over 3 weeks. This makes the Filipino Christmas celebration one of the longest Christmas season in the world. A rich tradition which dates back to the Spanish period. Christmas or "Pasko" is the most awaited
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The feature article‚ “A Multicultural Celebration” by Australian radio host‚ Paul Murray presents a meandering critique Australia’s multicultural history and our search for a national identity. Whilst I agree with the picture that he paints of the constant cycle of opposition to the various waves of migrant types throughout our history‚ and how he shows that despite this‚ multiculturalism flourishes‚ I disagree with how Murray tries to tie this with our search for a national identity. In this article
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The Celebration of Haloween: The celebration of Halloween‚ also commonly referred to as All Hallows Eve‚ is not practiced in India thus this holiday‚ that is heavily integrated into American society‚ will impact my learning of the cultural aspects and traditions practiced by the people here. The history‚ nature and general thrill of Halloween is an exciting one and in addition to spiders‚ spooks‚ and trick-or-treating‚ the Jack-O-Lantern has become a popular icon. The story behind Halloween‚
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In “A Thanksgiving Celebration” Nicholasa Mohr‚ focuses on a mother named Amy. By overcoming her disconnections and reconnecting with her native culture‚ Amy is able to achieve the Thanksgiving celebration that she wants for her children. Amy becomes disconnected from her native culture when she immigrates to the United States. After living in the United States for a couple of days‚ Amy wonders night after night if she can face another one of those days like the one she had safely survived. Amy
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My 22nd birthday has arrived and while it is completely insignificant compared to last year I have been looking forward to it just as much. I have a birthday tradition that keeps me anticipating September 18th every year and I think that it is such a good idea that I want to share it with you in the hopes that you can brighten your own special day just a little bit when the time comes. A few years ago my dad (Tony numero dos)‚ uncle (Drake and or Buckethead‚ depending on how well you know him)
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The bay windows placed behind my bed let in unforgivable beams of sunlight nearly every morning around 7 A.M. For over a month I had been throwing my blankets over my head cursing the fact that I kept forgetting to buy curtains. I was almost used to waking up so early‚ but on the 9th of September‚ 2009‚ the sun was letting me sleep. When I finally woke up‚ I felt different‚ and my dog hadn’t come to lick my face when I called her name. Outside‚ it was cold‚ dark‚ and wet. I could tell today
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“Birthday Party” Love can fade away or be lost by even the strongest of couples in the view of society. The “Birthday Party‚” by Katharine Brush relates the relationship of two “unmistakably married” couple‚ out for a small celebration‚ which goes wrong as an example of love that can not always be sustained by age. As couples get older it is harder to sustain love in front of society‚ and Brush shows the idea by incorporating symbolism‚ tone‚ and point of view to the story. Brush uses the tone
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This was my 14th birthday party. I invited about eleven of my friends from school. INVITATIONS: The invitations were star shaped pieces of cardboard (that I had cut out) painted gold‚ and with each guests name on the one side‚ and the details on the other. It said: Dear... You have made the A-list for Hollywood’s most extravagant events- A.R’s 14th Birthday Celebrations. Be prepared for a red-carpet walk and paparazzi‚ so dress like the celebrity you are! Plus the times and all. DECORATIONS: Along
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The short story‚ “Birthday Party‚” by Katharine Brush‚ depicts a couple in their late thirties. The wife prepares a surpise for him because it is his birthday and despite her efforts the husband is not pleased leaving the wife in tears‚ which causes the readers to be more sympathetic to the woman. This shows that problems cannot be covered up. The author‚ Katharine Brush conveys this message to the readers through description‚ repetition‚ and anonymous characters throughout the story. Brush describes
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