Shab-e Yalda, the “Persian Christmas”
One of the most important and particular moments of the whole Persian world, a very strong bond between Christianity and Zoroastrianism both in terms of meaning and form. Impossible not…
Religions in Lebanon: the Druzes
We conclude the series dedicated to religions with the Druzes, also called Ahl al Tawhid, or "the people of monotheism". A cult that has always been persecuted but has managed…
The 5 best books read in 2020 (and 5 honorable mentions)
The 5 most beautiful and significant titles read this year and 5 honorable mentions Preamble The list is not in order of pleasantness but in chronological order, except for the…
The months of the Persians (Zoroastrian calendar)
The Zoroastrian calendar is one of the most particular ways ever to tell the time, something that tries to unite nature and spirit, thus fully perceiving the passing of the…
The months of the Byzantines (Gregorian calendar)
We are all familiar with the Gregorian calendar, but what did they think of Baghdad in 1200? Here is a summary of the 12 months described by Zakariya al Qazwini,…
The months of the Arabs (Islamic calendar)
An in-depth study on the months of the Islamic calendar, followed by millions of Muslims around the world for the celebration of their religious holidays A lunar calendar The Islamic…
The 4 major angels: Azrael, the angel of death
Azrael is the 4th archangel, a canonical figure only in Islam and who here performs the function of Angel of Death The angel of Death "He is the one who…
The 4 major angels: Raphael or Israfil
The angel Israfil, in the biblical tradition called Raphael, is certainly the one that most varies according to the cult followed, passing from announcer of the Day of Judgment to…
The 4 major angels: Michael
Michael, for Jews and Christians the angel of battle and for Muslims that of wisdom The angel of wisdom "It is in charge of the provisions of bodies, of the…
The 4 major angels: Gabriel, the messenger of God
Gabriel is God's favorite messenger, the one who was entrusted with the task of announcing the birth of Isaac, Jesus and John the Baptist, as well as revealing the Koran…
