RITES & ceremoniesLOCAL cultureUMMAH (Islam)Our study portrays burial rituals practiced by Aceh Province, Indonesia, as this ethnic group has distinctive traditions for burying deceased members of society due to the intertwining of cultures and religions in Aceh. The intertwining ...
Ali married his fourth and final wife Yolanda (“Lonnie”) in 1986. The pair had known each other since Lonnie was just six and Ali was 21; their mothers were best friends and raised their families on the same street. Ali and Lonnie couple remained married until his death and had one s...
The Vows in an Islamic Ceremony Islamic Marriage Rituals Islamic wedding ceremonies are among the most important in the ummah (Muslim community). Because Muslim weddings are seen as a legal commitment rather than a religious one, vows are not necessary, only a nikah (marriage contract). In fact...
There seems to be a lot of confusion among many Muslims regarding how Istikahara is performed, who should say the prayer, and what rituals should surround it. Take the time to read this article and learn how to perform the Istikhara prayer properly. It will benefit you tremendously in your...
Holds less rituals than the hajj, is not compulsory as a part of the five pillars of Islam, only recommended, and can be performed any time of the year. Zakat - Zekat Obligatory alms given by Muslim to the needing inside their own society. Practices vary enormously throughout the Muslim ...
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owusu- Ansah were the couple hosting the event. They are from the Akan tribe in Ghana‚ West Africa. The baby-naming ceremony or Out-dooring is the first of many life-cycle rituals performed in the Akan culture throughout a person’s life. The Akan do not name...
days begin at sunset. The event falls on a different day every year because the Islamic year is 11 to 12 days shorter. As rituals and prayers mark the occasion, Muharram is known as the month of remembrance and is sacred to Muslims across the world. The word Hijri is derived from Hijra...
Despite Iran’s longstanding reputation for sustainable water management, the country currently faces mounting water-related challenges caused by population growth, industrial development, urban sprawl, lifestyle changes, climate change, territorial conflicts, poor management, and insufficient public participatio...
New members participate in ceremonies of different names and symbols, and are frightened from disobeying its regulations and orders. Members are free to practice their religion, but only members who are atheists are promoted to its higher degrees, based on how much they are willing to serve it...
RITES & ceremoniesSPACERITUALCULTURAL activitiesThere is a collaboration between spatial forms and Islamic (Javanese) cultural rituals in Cirebon city, which has the potential to shape the uniqueness of the cultural landscape. The research object is the Kanoman Sultanate which conduc...