Middle East Culture
All About The MIddle East Culture
Ramadan, Yom Kippur and Eid-ul-Fitr
Ramadan
Is 29 to 30 days long (based on sightings of the crescent moon) and is observed worldwide by Muslims as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. From dawn to sunset, followers refrain from eating or drinking along with any sinful behavior.
Yom Kippur
One of the most important holidays of the Jewish year, Yom Kippur, also known as Anointment Day, is the holiest day in Judaism. Jewish people traditionally observe this day by fasting, prayers and repentance (asking forgiveness for sins).
Eid-ul-Fitr
An important religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan and is a celebration also known as "festival of breaking the fast", "sugar feast", or "sweet festival" due to all the sweets consumed after fasting for a month! Believers get clean, dress in new clothes, and attend a special prayer​.
Religions
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
These three monotheistic religions (belief there is only 1 God) all began in the Middle East. Despite differences in beliefs and practices, all three share a central belief that there is only 1 God, the God of Abraham.
Languages
Herbrew- Herbrew is the offiical language of Israel ['' Bok tov''] Means Good Morning
Persian -Persian, or Farsi, is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. [''Bebakhshid''] Means Excuse Me
Cuisine
Hummus
Umm Ali Dolma
Falafel
Art
"The Roaring Lion"
"Sun Rising"
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque