Islam: Ramadan and Unity of Faith Islam, mainly practiced by Malays and other Muslim communities, brings an atmosphere of respect and unity to Singapore during the month of Ramadan. Hari Raya Puasa, celebrating the end of fasting, unites believers in the spirit of joy and sharing. Hinduism: C...
As the birthplace of the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), the Middle East is a great place to learn more about some of the world’s most practiced religious traditions. From ancient sites like the Western Wall in Jerusalem to modern wonders like the Sheikh Zayed ...
where \(\theta\) is a scale parameter and equals one for a single sample or non-repetitive experiment (McFadden, 1973). In a nutshell, the DCE approach assumes choices happen due to discrepancies in utilities among alternatives caused by differences in utility for each attribute. Once choices ...
Thai Culture: A Tapestry of Traditions:Thai culture is deeply rooted in the teachings of Buddhism, which shapes the way of life for many Thais. The wai, a traditional gesture of greeting, is a display of respect and is commonly practiced when meeting others. The importance of family and com...
While you visit Oman, you will notice that the country’s culture is based on Islam, although it developed its own sub-culture from this religious doctrine, called Ibadism. Sunni and Shiism are also practiced in the region. Quick facts about Job: ...
There is notonly one“there”but various“theres”at Niha (cf. Massey 2005, 140).Apart from these rather virtual spatial relations, the“production of space”through religious practices could also have occurred at the place: While we donot know where Hochmaea’s altar/base and Sextus Iull...
It would be pertinent to share that, at present, the same attitude that was practiced during the early period of Islam is needed in Muslim states for maintaining peaceful co-existence in a multi-faith society. By adopting such an approach, they can demonstrate that Islam not only tolerates ...
100 sea miles east of Jiaodong Bay, Hangzhou Province, holy Putuo Mountain (where Arya Avalokiteshvara practiced Buddhism) is hidden on the Zhoushan Islands, and surrounded by the seas. Every year numerous Buddhist and believers make a pilgrimage to Mount Puotuo to study Buddhism, burn incense an...