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Read more about the article Shab-e Yalda, the “Persian Christmas”

Shab-e Yalda, the “Persian Christmas”

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 18, 2021
  • Post category:Asia/Persian world
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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…

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Read more about the article Religions in Lebanon: the Druzes

Religions in Lebanon: the Druzes

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 17, 2021
  • Post category:Asia/Mashreq
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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…

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Read more about the article The 5 best books read in 2020 (and 5 honorable mentions)

The 5 best books read in 2020 (and 5 honorable mentions)

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 27, 2020
  • Post category:Africa/Asia/Europe and the Americas/Far East and Oceania
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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…

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Read more about the article The months of the Persians (Zoroastrian calendar)

The months of the Persians (Zoroastrian calendar)

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 27, 2020
  • Post category:Asia/Persian world
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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…

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Read more about the article The months of the Byzantines (Gregorian calendar)

The months of the Byzantines (Gregorian calendar)

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 27, 2020
  • Post category:Europe/Europe and the Americas
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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,…

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Read more about the article The months of the Arabs (Islamic calendar)

The months of the Arabs (Islamic calendar)

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 27, 2020
  • Post category:Africa/Asia/Europe and the Americas/Turkish world
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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…

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Read more about the article The 4 major angels: Azrael, the angel of death

The 4 major angels: Azrael, the angel of death

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 19, 2020
  • Post category:Africa/Asia/Europe and the Americas
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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…

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Read more about the article The 4 major angels: Raphael or Israfil

The 4 major angels: Raphael or Israfil

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 19, 2020
  • Post category:Africa/Asia/Europe and the Americas/Mashreq
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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…

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The 4 major angels: Michael

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 19, 2020
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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…

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Read more about the article The 4 major angels: Gabriel, the messenger of God

The 4 major angels: Gabriel, the messenger of God

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 19, 2020
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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…

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