by Jeff Gimm
On the 40th anniversary of the Organization of Islamic Confrence(OIC), Malaysian PM Najib Razak has renewed his call for Muslim nations across the globe to act as a community. His speech specifically talked about using the combined resources of the more advanced Islamic nations to economically help the others in expanding their economies and reducing the level of poverty in those nations. Another overarching theme was the need to readjust to a post 9/11 world. Najib also reiterated Malaysia's support for the Palestinian people and their struggle.
This speech is not unexpected from PM Najib, as his government constantly bills itself as the future of Islam: economically successful and traditionally religious.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Eid Mubarak!
By: Calaya
Eid Mubarak!
On the 29th day of the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan, the last iftar [break of fast after sundown] is known as Eid al-Fitr ; Eid for short. It is probably one of the most important holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. Due to the Islamic calendar being 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan rotates along with the holidays celebrated within it. This year, Eid fell on September 20th. Some countries celebrated Eid today but others are waiting for tomorrow. In Malaysia, the morning begins with prayer as on other days during the month. After this is finished, family graves are visited and surahs and prayers are said for the deceased. All in all, it is a very joyous celebration for family members to enjoy each other's company and great food.
One downside to it being a major family holiday is the resulting mass movement of people. In neighboring Indonesia over 500 people were killed last year due to the number of Indonesians crowding the roads.
Here are a few websites displaying first, Eid around the world and second just in Malaysia. [It seems the King and Queen received some amazing cakes at the Palace for the festivities...]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/8265562.stm
http://www.demotix.com/search/context/location/Malaysia
Eid Mubarak!
On the 29th day of the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan, the last iftar [break of fast after sundown] is known as Eid al-Fitr ; Eid for short. It is probably one of the most important holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. Due to the Islamic calendar being 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan rotates along with the holidays celebrated within it. This year, Eid fell on September 20th. Some countries celebrated Eid today but others are waiting for tomorrow. In Malaysia, the morning begins with prayer as on other days during the month. After this is finished, family graves are visited and surahs and prayers are said for the deceased. All in all, it is a very joyous celebration for family members to enjoy each other's company and great food.
One downside to it being a major family holiday is the resulting mass movement of people. In neighboring Indonesia over 500 people were killed last year due to the number of Indonesians crowding the roads.
Here are a few websites displaying first, Eid around the world and second just in Malaysia. [It seems the King and Queen received some amazing cakes at the Palace for the festivities...]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/8265562.stm
http://www.demotix.com/search/context/location/Malaysia
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