Maulid al-Nabi: The Veneration and Celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday RLGN 3190 April 15‚ 2014 The message of Islam has spread across many lands with differing cultures and varying interpretations of the divine word of Allah. The entity that unites all the variances of the religion is the Prophet Muhammad. Unlike the rest of the topics that surround the religion‚ his importance as the pioneer of Islam is unique and unquestioned. It can reassuringly be claimed
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Topic: To discontinue the celebration of “Columbus Day General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To enlighten the unaware of the malicious acts committed by Christopher Columbus in hopes of putting an end to the celebration of Columbus Day. Thesis Statement: Celebrating “Columbus Day” is a horrendous tradition commemorating an evil man who is not worthy of such a prestigious honor‚ canceling the holiday in the remaining 33 active states would be a step in the right direction Organizational
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Gras Celebration Mardi Gras began as a historical event to celebrate the day before Ash Wednesday in Christian celebrations. This has later become known as the Catholics holy day of obligation where the members of the church would begin their 40 day period of austerity. This 40 day period leading up to Easter Sunday is known as Lent. Fat Tuesday was another for Mardi Gras. In France Fat Tuesday was on its way to becoming a day of excess and disorderly behavior before the Lenten celebration. It is
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JAPANESE NEW YEAR NEW YEAR IN JAPAN Oseibo In Japan people give some gift in a lot of occasion. Oseibo is the most common issue as a year-end gift. They give it to their superiors‚ customers and teachers to express appreciation for the special services they have extended to them. Picture Asakusa Temple (c) Tomoyuki.U. Bonenkai Bonenkai is a party usually held among office colleagues and bosses. Bonenkai litarelly means a "Forget-the-year party" to forget the unpleasant memories of the passing year
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for individuals. However‚ each nation has its own traditions‚ customs and values partly reflected in the celebration of the New Year festival. The ways of holding the festival in Viet Nam and in America are of no exception. The two countries belonging to two geographical locations and cultures share some certain similarities but mostly they show many obvious distinctions in the New Year celebration. Body The preparation for this event in Vietnam and in America is somewhat similar. Stores and supermarkets
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festival. It is now observed nationwide‚ even in the far south. However‚ the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in here‚ the northern city of Chiang Mai) The festival lasts for three days: Day 1 + 2 Out-door market Sand carvings Dragon boat race Floating river lanterns The first two days’ activities are concentrated on the banks of the Lancang River. On the first day‚ a grand celebration marks the beginning of the festival. An out-door market is set up‚ where locals go for New Year
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Public holidays and celebrations in Great Britain Great Britain is a country of customs and traditions. A lot of them have very long histories. Some of them are funny‚ some are strange. But they all are interesting and they are an essential part of the British way of life. There are fewer public holidays in Great Britain than in other European countries. They are the days when most of offices and shops are closed and people don’t need to go to work. In Scotland‚ England‚ Wales and Northern
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foreign rule. It came after a long and hard struggle. Preparation for the day: We celebrate this day with great zeal every year. This year great preparations were made in our school. Every one of us was eager to take part in the Independent Day Celebration. The vice principal drew up a programme which was announced by the principal on the 12th august. Programme of the Day: Early in the morning of the 15th August we gathered in the School ground. Our teacher also joined us in a few minutes. There
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My dear children‚ parents‚ distinguished guests I am grateful to Saint Sai Montessorri School to have invited me today to this 23rd Annual day celebration. It is a great pleasure to address young children and their parents. Children are our tomorrow - our future. Bright children I see here today will be the citizens of tomorrow. They may tomorrow grow up to be Einsteins‚ Rabindra Naths‚ Gandhis‚ Abdul Kalams & Kishore Kumars. And if we see the past record of this school...most of the kids who
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My Favorite Holiday Celebration Christmas has always been my favorite holiday of the year. As a child it was the one time of year that I thought I could get a glimpse of Santa Clause leaving me presents. What an exciting memory. I wish I could go back to when I was little. To this day‚ I always look forward to waking up early in the morning to be the first person to look at all the presents and then going to church. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Our house is warm with the spirit of Christmas
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