Monday, October 03, 2005

New Year, Ramadan



ya'lLâh,

Sundown today marks the arrival of ראש השנה (Ro'sh hash-Shånåh), the Jewish New Year for "people, animals and legal contracts", which begins the 10-day period called "the High Holidays" in English and "The Days of Awe" in Hebrew.

Sundown today also marks the arrival (in North America) of رمضان (Rama'9ân, or "Ramadan"), a month devoted to fasting, prayer and good will. It ends on 3 November with a spectacular holiday, عيد الفطر ("Eid ul-Fitr" 3îdu-'lFi6r), the first day of the next lunar month.

If you practice either of these traditions, happy holidays!

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