Festivities Festivities in Somali are associated with religious, social, or seasonal events. At the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, Muslims celebrate the Id-al-Fitir. During this time, people dress in new clothes and spend their time praying and exchanging presents. Another religious festival, the Id-al-Adha, comes three months later and coincides with the Haj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, which all devout Muslims must make if they are able. The celebration is similar to the Id-al-Fitir. In the rainy season, when grazing and water are abundant, young nomadic boys and girls perform traditional dances out in the open and often at night. Social occasions such as engagement, marriage, the circumcision of boys on the seventh day after birth, and the remembrance of saints are rooted in both culture and religion. In the rainy season, when grazing and water are abundant, young nomadic boys and girls perform traditional dances out in the open and often at night. Separate dances are also held for seven consecutive days after
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:12:22 +0000
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