Definition: Hijab is the general term for Muslim women covering up according to Islamic law‚ and varies from culture to country with the headscarf to the all-encompassing burqa. Most Muslim scholars set puberty as the general age for Muslim girls to start wearing the hijab. The purpose of the hijab is to meet Islamic standards of modesty. According to Quran ’O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils all over their bodies (i.e. screen
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COUNTRY ANALYSIS OF PHILIPPINES Group -3‚ Section-2 POLITICAL HISTORY Nacionalista Party leader Ferdinand Marcos dominated the political scene of Philippines for two decades after his election to presidency in 1965. In 1967‚ Philippines became a founding member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). He became the first President to be re-elected in 1969. In 1972 Marcos declared the tyrannical Martial Law i.e. the imposition of military
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Many developed countries are paying increasing attention to the needs of the disadvantaged. How far is this true in Singapore? * In May 2011‚ Prime Minister Mr Lee realized the government’s need to "lend a hand to those hurt by globalisation and technological changes that have‚ among other things‚ widened the gap between the rich and the poor" * The government is not only focusing on monetary assistance programmes‚ but also a sense of reassurance‚ concern and empathy. * Government also
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build up their unique culture. These form the Philippines‚ a place where you can learn the real meaning of life‚ and how to appreciate things around. A week’s exchange program‚ a lifetime’s awakening. This is the most amazing and fruitful trip that I have ever had. Attitude is one of the most profound lessons I have learnt throughout my trip in the Philippines. Wherever you are and whomever you are with‚ you can feel the Filipinos’ passion towards their jobs and country. No matter what they are–sales
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this‚ one of the many energy resources that countries will use to keep up with these demands is nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is the use of uranium that has been turned into fuel and put through reactors to generate energy‚ and is used to generate a large portion of the energy used around the world. But‚ nuclear energy is not as good as it sounds‚ countries should stop using nuclear energy and start using renewable energy because nuclear energy costs billions of dollars every year to build plants
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investigation examines that countries do not have permanent friends and permanent enemies but only have permanent interests. I have chosen texts from novel‚ short story‚ non-fiction books‚ magazines‚ newspapers and internet sites. The texts describe permanent interests of countries that cause wars to occur‚ the change of alliances and current political policies of countries toward warfare. My report outlines three key connections about permanent interests of countries that I made between the texts
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and Legal System 34 8. Conclusion 41 Introduction The UAE is the 36th largest economy in the world and No.2 in the GCC. The UAE ranks 40th out of 183 countries for the overall ‘Ease of Doing Business’. The existence of free trade zones with 100% ownership‚ zero taxes‚ excellent infrastructure‚ a relatively stable outlook on country risks‚ and very a convenient geographical location almost midway between east and west are attractive aspects for foreign investments. Some 80% of Fortune 500
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Chile Country Background A 180 km wide on average‚ Chile is 4‚300km long from the border with Peru on the north to the Strait of Magellan on the South. Sheltered by the Andes on the East and the Pacific Ocean on the west‚ Chile is all but impervious to foreign pets and disease. The north is rich in mining and marine resources. Central Chile‚ home to the nation’s capital‚ is a major agricultural and industrial hub. In the south‚ rich fisheries and forest resources are managed under stringent conservation
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diverse groups of black Americans. "Why I like Country Music" portrays a loving married couple sparring about the legitimacy of square dancing as a valid art form‚ using it as a symbol for radically differing worldviews coming from upbringings in the North and South. The husband tells about a fourth grade crush that results in him besting the class know-it-all to square-dance with the girl on May Day‚ and to this day‚ the scent of lemon and the sound of country music remind him of those heady days
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It involves people of a country travelling to another country for leisure‚ business or recreational purposes. Tourism is used as a vehicle for international understanding by bringing people with different backgrounds together. The interaction of diverse people with different cultures goes a long way in increasing friendship. “Tourism can greatly enrich and promote friendship and goodwill” (Bhatia‚ 2001‚ p.461). People from different countries who practices different cultures and speak different languages
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