Blog Entry #2.7- Holiday Research (A)

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer: The name of the holiday is Muharram.

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer: The holiday will be celebrated on November 26, 2011.

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer: Shia Muslims celebrate Muharram.

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer: Muslims really don't celebrate this holiday, they actually are mourning for the Muslims lost in battle of Karblaa.

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

Answer: Muslims celebrated this holiday by putting on black dresses, the color of mourning, and keep themselves away from music and joyous events.

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)

Answer: Question 2: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/islamicholidays.html
Question 3: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_celebrates_muharram
Question 4: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_Muslims_celebrate_Muharram&alreadyAsked=1&rtitle=Why_is_muharram_celebrated
Question 5: http://festivals.iloveindia.com/muharram/muharram-celebration.htm