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03-18-2010, 07:13 PM
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Re: Ashura Festival [pakistan]
I imagine the followers of 'Shiia' Islam would beg to differ. Some Christians do the same thing around Easter and various local celebrations. But yes, I'd say it's a..... strange custom. |
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03-18-2010, 10:31 PM
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Re: Ashura Festival [pakistan]
"Shia Islam (Arabic: شيعة Shī‘ah, sometimes spelled Shiia), is the second largest denomination of Islam, after Sunni Islam." --The New Encyclopædia Britannica, Jacob E. Safra, Chairman of the Board, 15th Edition, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1998, ISBN 0-85229-6330, Vol 10, p. 738 Therefore, and once again, STFU, retard. |
