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  • What Are The 4 Types Of Brackets?

    When considering punctuation marks, there are four pairs of marks that may be referred to as a type of bracket. They are parentheses, square brackets, curly brackets, and angle brackets. Of these four, parentheses are by far the most commonly used and are the punctuation marks that most writers are likely most familiar with. Although you may not get many chances yourself to bust out a pair of curly brackets or angle brackets, it doesn’t hurt to learn what they are typically used for so they don’t catch you by surprise.

    Types of brackets

    Parentheses ()

    Let’s look at each of the four different types of brackets, moving from the pair you are most likely to see to the pair you will almost never see (in writing, at least).

    Despite being the most commonly used of the four types of brackets, parentheses are still less common than other punctuation marks in formal writing. Most writers will tend to use them sparingly but effectively.

    Parentheses have a lot of different uses. One particularly common use is to insert additional but unessential information, such as a writer’s commentary, into a sentence.

    Last year, the first pitch was thrown by Santa Claus (yes, really).
    Bananas are good for you (and tasty, too).
    Some other information that might be contained within parentheses includes sources, references, abbreviations, acronyms, telephone area codes, and lifespans.

    Parentheses examples

    The owners loved dressing their dogs up in funny outfits. (The dogs were much less enthusiastic about it.)
    The cat population doubled over the past 10 years. (Purrcy and Kitchins, 2005)
    The shuttle was built by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    Edward I of England (1239–1307) was called “Edward Longshanks.”


    Square brackets []

    Square brackets, often just called brackets in American English, are typically only used with quotations in formal writing. Square brackets are used to indicate to a reader that the writer added their own words to a quote, added additional context, or otherwise made a change to a quote that wasn’t originally there. The term sic is also often used in a pair of square brackets to indicate that a quote originally had a grammatical error in it, and the writer didn’t make a mistake when reprinting it.

    Square bracket examples

    The following examples show the different ways that square brackets are typically used with quotations.

    The president said, “He [the Polish ambassador] is a tough negotiator, but I’m confident we will reach an agreement that is best for both countries.”
    The legendary pop singer said that “[she] would come back [to Miami] every summer if [she] could.”
    My textbook says, “The explorers traveled down the Mississipi [sic] River.”


    Curly brackets {}

    Curly brackets, also known as braces or curly braces, are rarely used in formal writing and are more common in other fields such as science, math, and computing. Some style guides will allow them to be used for one specific purpose: grouping together a set.

    The pastries {cakes, pies, croissants, danishes} looked delicious.
    Informally, curly brackets may also be used to attempt to avoid confusion if a writer is using multiple sets of brackets in the same sentence.

    Clifford (a {very, very} big dog) stomped his way down the street.
    Both of these uses, though, are rare and many style guides and grammar resources may not have any formal use for curly brackets in writing. It is entirely possible that you may never read anything that uses curly brackets.

    Curly bracket examples

    The following examples show how curly brackets might be used. Keep in mind that these sentences may not be considered appropriate in formal writing.

    The circus animals {lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys} were very well trained.
    Madame Mysteria (who I {sadly} never met) was a legendary fortune teller.


    Angle brackets <>

    Angle brackets have no formal use in writing, at least in English. In other languages, double sets of angle brackets are sometimes used in place of quotation marks. Like curly brackets, you are much more likely to see angle brackets used in other fields, such as math and computing.

    Informally, angle brackets might be used in place of parentheses to insert asides or you might see them used to introduce a website in an older piece of writing.

    Angle bracket examples

    The following examples show how angle brackets might be used in writing. These examples would typically not be considered appropriate in formal writing.

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    What Are The 4 Types Of Brackets? When considering punctuation marks, there are four pairs of marks that may be referred to as a type of bracket. They are parentheses, square brackets, curly brackets, and angle brackets. Of these four, parentheses are by far the most commonly used and are the punctuation marks that most writers are likely most familiar with. Although you may not get many chances yourself to bust out a pair of curly brackets or angle brackets, it doesn’t hurt to learn what they are typically used for so they don’t catch you by surprise. Types of brackets Parentheses () Let’s look at each of the four different types of brackets, moving from the pair you are most likely to see to the pair you will almost never see (in writing, at least). Despite being the most commonly used of the four types of brackets, parentheses are still less common than other punctuation marks in formal writing. Most writers will tend to use them sparingly but effectively. Parentheses have a lot of different uses. One particularly common use is to insert additional but unessential information, such as a writer’s commentary, into a sentence. Last year, the first pitch was thrown by Santa Claus (yes, really). Bananas are good for you (and tasty, too). Some other information that might be contained within parentheses includes sources, references, abbreviations, acronyms, telephone area codes, and lifespans. Parentheses examples The owners loved dressing their dogs up in funny outfits. (The dogs were much less enthusiastic about it.) The cat population doubled over the past 10 years. (Purrcy and Kitchins, 2005) The shuttle was built by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Edward I of England (1239–1307) was called “Edward Longshanks.” Square brackets [] Square brackets, often just called brackets in American English, are typically only used with quotations in formal writing. Square brackets are used to indicate to a reader that the writer added their own words to a quote, added additional context, or otherwise made a change to a quote that wasn’t originally there. The term sic is also often used in a pair of square brackets to indicate that a quote originally had a grammatical error in it, and the writer didn’t make a mistake when reprinting it. Square bracket examples The following examples show the different ways that square brackets are typically used with quotations. The president said, “He [the Polish ambassador] is a tough negotiator, but I’m confident we will reach an agreement that is best for both countries.” The legendary pop singer said that “[she] would come back [to Miami] every summer if [she] could.” My textbook says, “The explorers traveled down the Mississipi [sic] River.” Curly brackets {} Curly brackets, also known as braces or curly braces, are rarely used in formal writing and are more common in other fields such as science, math, and computing. Some style guides will allow them to be used for one specific purpose: grouping together a set. The pastries {cakes, pies, croissants, danishes} looked delicious. Informally, curly brackets may also be used to attempt to avoid confusion if a writer is using multiple sets of brackets in the same sentence. Clifford (a {very, very} big dog) stomped his way down the street. Both of these uses, though, are rare and many style guides and grammar resources may not have any formal use for curly brackets in writing. It is entirely possible that you may never read anything that uses curly brackets. Curly bracket examples The following examples show how curly brackets might be used. Keep in mind that these sentences may not be considered appropriate in formal writing. The circus animals {lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys} were very well trained. Madame Mysteria (who I {sadly} never met) was a legendary fortune teller. Angle brackets <> Angle brackets have no formal use in writing, at least in English. In other languages, double sets of angle brackets are sometimes used in place of quotation marks. Like curly brackets, you are much more likely to see angle brackets used in other fields, such as math and computing. Informally, angle brackets might be used in place of parentheses to insert asides or you might see them used to introduce a website in an older piece of writing. Angle bracket examples The following examples show how angle brackets might be used in writing. These examples would typically not be considered appropriate in formal writing. The car was both very fast and very pink. << Much too pink if you ask me >> If you’re curious, you can find the rest of Chef Baker’s recipes at <www.bakeittillyoumakeit.yum> Copyright 2024, AAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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  • 21 Contemplative Quotes From Muslim Americans About The Month Of Ramadan

    Ramadan is one of the holiest times of the year for Muslims around the world. It’s a time when Muslims fast, reflect, pray, give charity, and come together as a community. Ramadan is observed in different ways around the world, but the bedrock of this holiday is the same; the Qur’an directly states that followers should fast upon the first sight of the new moon in the month of Ramadan to glorify Allah to commemorate when the Qur’an was revealed. During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking (yes, that also means water) from sunup to sundown. Ramadan culminates in a celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, or the festival of breaking the fast.

    To better understand what Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr mean to the Muslim community, here are 21 quotes from prominent Muslim Americans and the key words that highlight the significance of this time. Here you will see reflections on their faith, community, and the meaning of this holy month.

    1.
    The most rewarding part of being a Muslim athlete is my faith in God paired with my faith in myself. I approach every match with positivity and the belief that I can beat anyone on any given day. And in the face of defeat, I am able to learn from my mistakes and work on my weaknesses to prepare for next time.
    —Ibtihaj Muhammad, interview, Yahoo.com, 2016

    faith

    Ibtihaj Muhammad made history by being the the first Muslim-American woman to wear a hijab while representing the US at the Olympics in 2016, where she won a bronze medal in fencing. Her mother encouraged her to get into fencing because it was a sport she could participate in while respecting their religious beliefs. In this quote, she describes her faith, or “belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion,” and how it helped her meet her athletic goals.

    2.
    And in the process of restraining ourselves from the blessings so readily available to us, we naturally develop empathy for those who aren’t as fortunate. It’s a special type of worship that is incredibly both sacred and fulfilling. It gives a spiritual dimension to being unapologetically Muslim in America.
    —Omar Suleiman, “Why 80% of American Muslims Fast During Ramadan,” CNN.com, 2018

    empathy

    Omar Suleiman is an American imam and academic who is here describing the purpose of fasting during Ramadan. He notes that it is a way to develop empathy, or “the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.” In this case, fasting helps one develop empathy with those who may not have enough to eat.

    3.
    Ramadan is not just predicated upon eating or not eating or drinking or not drinking. It’s a state of mind. And it’s an attempt to achieve God consciousness that carries on throughout the day.
    —Wajahat Ali, interview, “Revealing Ramadan,” On Being podcast, 2009

    state of mind

    While many focus on the fasting element of Ramadan, writer Wajahat Ali is describing how it is more than just refraining from eating and drinking. It is a state of mind, a term that means “mood or mental state.” The goal is to take on fasting as a way of thinking and feeling throughout the month.

    4.
    Ramadan, Muharram, the Eids; you associate no religious event with the tang of snow in the air, or spring thaw, or the advent of summer. God permeates these things—as the saying goes, Allah is beautiful, and He loves beauty—but they are transient. Forced to concentrate on the eternal, you begin to see, or think you see, the bones and sinews of the world beneath its seasonal flesh.
    —G. Willow Wilson, The Butterfly Mosque: A Young American Woman’s Journey to Love and Islam, 2010

    eternal

    Author G. Willow Wilson, best known for her work on the Ms. Marvel comic book series featuring Muslim-American teen Kamala Khan, describes in her memoir The Butterfly Mosque how she understands the meaning of the ritual of holidays such as Ramadan with respect to the lunar calendar. She connects it to the eternal, or something “without beginning or end.”

    5.
    At the end of the day we’re all spirits having a physical experience. … And that really comes from my relationship with Islam because it just makes me really conscious of my action.
    —Mahershala Ali, interview, NPR, 2017

    conscious

    Actor and rapper Mahershala Ali also picks up on the connection between the spiritual and physical world that G. Willow Wilson is discussing. Conscious is an adjective with a variety of meanings, including “aware of one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.” The word conscious in English comes from the Latin conscius meaning “sharing knowledge with.”

    6.
    It’s about meditation and prayer and thinking about those who are truly less fortunate, feeling that hunger and thirst and observing it day in and day out, sunup to sundown. It’s quite an experience, yeah.
    —Mo Amer, quoted in the Austin-American Statesman, 2018

    meditation

    Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and writer Mo Amer is best known for his role in the sitcom Ramy. In this quote, Amer describes what Ramadan means to him. He says it is about meditation, meaning “continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation” or “devout religious contemplation or spiritual introspection.”

    7.
    I think a big part of my faith teachings is to work together towards equality: that we’re all created equal, and under the eyes of God, we all have a right to freedom and to access our rights equally.
    —Ilhan Omar, quoted in Huffpost.com, 2016

    equality

    Representative Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress, represents Minnesota’s 5th congressional district. Here she describes Islam as a religion that promotes equality, “the state or quality of being alike.” Her language here also connects her faith tradition to the preamble to the Declaration of Independence in this quote: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

    8.
    And you see this humanity and camaraderie and brotherhood that I think is deeply touching, deeply gratifying, and I think in so many ways humbling, and really, kind of helps you reset your emotional and spiritual compass, to know what is important in life, not to take these moments or granted.
    —Ayman Mohyeldin, quoted in BuzzFeed.News, 2018

    camaraderie

    Egyptian-American television and news anchor Ayman Mohyeldin reflects in this quote on the importance of sharing and experiencing iftar with the less fortunate. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset during Ramadan. He notes the feeling of camaraderie among people at that meal, a word that means “a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.”

    9.
    We use the fast to try to purify and cleanse our souls, and to ask forgiveness for our sins. We also learn self-restraint and we become much more aware of those less fortunate people around us for whom “fasting” is not a choice, for whom hunger is part of daily life. The fast is an act of worship and a spiritual act; it is also an act of social solidarity.
    —Mehdi Hasan, “What Is Ramadan and Other Questions Answered,” The New Statesman, 2016

    social solidarity

    Mehdi Hasan is a British-American journalist and television host who is here describing what he understands as the purpose of fasting during Ramadan. He says it is a form of social solidarity. Solidarity means “union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests.” Social solidarity specifically describes a kind of fellowship with other people in a community, in this case the Muslim community and greater community at large.

    10.
    The older I get, the more grateful I am for those reminders to stop, be still, reflect, and be grateful. I find those moments can be really restorative like returning to a power station.
    —Tahereh Mafi, interview, Coveteur.com

    restorative

    Young adult author Tahereh Mafi, best known for her Shatter Me series, describes her spiritual practice as a restorative time. Restorative here means “capable of renewing health or strength.” Believe it or not, restorative comes from the same Latin root as the English restaurant.

    11.
    We start the fast in the morning strong. By noon we start to get weaker. By the afternoon, we really begin to feel the fast. By sunset, right before we break it, things get difficult. Our lives mirror this. We start our lives strong as youth until we reach noon time, our 30’s and 40’s, we start to get weak. Once we reach old age … our physical abilities are greatly reduced until we leave this life. Fasting shouts to us our own mortality.
    —Imam Suhaib Webb, Facebook post, 2013

    mortality

    Imam Suhaib Webb in this quote connects the daily fast of Ramadan with the life cycle. Part of the life cycle is death, which reminds us of our mortality, “the state or condition of being subject to death.” The word mortality itself ultimately comes from the Latin mors meaning “death.”

    12.
    Ramadan is a time to control one’s desires and get closer to God. The self-discipline that we learn carries on to other areas of our lives so we can be better family members, friends and, yes, co-workers.
    —Linda Sarsour, quoted in HuffPost.com, 2016

    self-discipline

    The word self-discipline means “training of oneself, usually for improvement.” Political activist Linda Sarsour describes Ramadan, particularly the fast, as a time to work on one’s self-discipline. Discipline comes from the Latin for “instruction.” In this way, self-discipline is a kind of autodidacticism.

    13.
    It’s not a chore, but it is a discipline. And what I mean by that is it takes self-control, it takes some willpower, but it’s a great pleasure and a joy.
    —Ingrid Mattson, interview, “The Meaning of Ramadan,” NPR, 2017

    joy

    Activist and academic Ingrid Mattson also notes that Ramadan is a time of self-discipline. She describes this practice of self-control as a joy, “a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something greatly valued or appreciated.” The positive connotation of the word joy makes us think of the Ramadan fast as a beneficial exercise of willpower rather than as something negative.

    14.
    While fasting, understand the whole picture. Remember that fasting is not just about staying away from food. It is about striving to become a better person.
    And in so striving, we are given a chance to escape the darkness of our own isolation from God. But like the sun that sets at the end of the day, so too will Ramadan come and go, leaving only its mark on our heart’s sky.
    —Yasmin Mogahed, from YasmineMogahed.com, 2012

    striving

    Yasmin Mogahed is an educator who teaches people about Islam. In this quote, she encourages people to think of the Ramadan fast as an opportunity to strive, a verb with a variety of meanings including “to exert oneself vigorously; try hard” and “to make strenuous efforts toward any goal.” This word captures the difficult nature of a fast; it comes from the Old French estriver, meaning “to quarrel, compete.”

    15.
    As for fasting, it is a spiritual mindset that gives you the stamina required to play. Through Allah’s mercy, I always felt stronger and more energetic during Ramadan.
    —Hakeem Olajuwon, quoted in Andscape.com, 2017

    stamina

    Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon was a center in the NBA in the 1980s and early 1990s. He describes the Ramadan fast as giving him increased stamina, or “strength of physical constitution; power to endure fatigue, privation, etc.” According to some (including his teammates!), he was thought to play especially well during the month of Ramadan.

    16.
    Ramadan for me is this reset where spirituality becomes the core, and I try to build the world around that.
    —Hasan Minhaj, “Ramadan Reflections and Reset,” YouTube, 2021

    reset

    Television host and comedian Hasan Minhaj sees Ramadan as an opportunity to reset, a noun meaning “an act or instance of setting, adjusting, or fixing something in a new or different way.” In other words, it is a chance to put things in a new order or to see the world in a new way.

    17.
    As we welcome the final iftar of #Ramadan this evening, which marks the beginning of Eid—I urge us all to still find joy in our holiday. I know it’s hard with everything going on right now, but our joy is also our resistance. They want to break our spirits. We can’t let them.
    —Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Twitter (@xoamani), 2021

    resistance

    Ramadan is a time of submission, but for some, like activist and founder of MuslimGirl.com Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, it is also a time of resistance. Resistance means “the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.”

    18.
    If there’s anything Muslims can do during this global pandemic [during Ramadan], it is to have our compassion shine.
    —Rashida Tlaib, interview, MLive, 2020

    compassion

    Representative Rashida Tlaib serves Michigan’s 13th congressional district. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, she gave an interview saying that Ramadan was a time for compassion, meaning “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.” This is connected to the third pillar of Islam, zakat, meaning “charity.”

    19.
    I’m a person of faith, and the language that I use to define my faith, the symbols and metaphors that I rely upon to express my faith, are those provided by Islam because they make the most sense to me. The Buddha once said, “If you want to draw water, you don’t dig six 1-ft. wells, you dig one 6-ft. well.” Islam is my 6-ft. well.
    —Reza Aslan, quoted in Time, 2013

    language

    Iranian-American writer and public academic Reza Aslan has written and spoken a great deal about the Islamic faith and religion in general. He notes that his language, or “a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or cultural tradition,” when expressing his faith comes from Islam.

    20.
    Remember that the main purpose of this month of fasting is to actually increase our remembrance and closeness to Allah.
    —Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), “Message from Yusuf Islam,” YouTube, 2020

    remembrance

    The legendary folk musician Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens, encourages others to see the fast during the month of Ramadan as an opportunity to practice remembrance, or “commemoration.” In other words, one should be mindful of God’s presence during this time. In fact, the word remembrance ultimately comes from the Latin root memor, meaning “mindful.”

    21.
    There is always a big emphasis on what children wear for Eid. Growing up, I remember my mother having my outfit ready and laid out a month in advance. One year, I even recall sleeping in my fancy attire, as I was so excited to try it on the night before and knew I would be waking up early for prayer. I remember so much of that time, from the ages of about eight to ten, when I would go shopping with my mom.
    —Halima Aden, quoted in CNA Luxury, 2020

    attire

    Somali-American Halima Aden is a high fashion model, so it’s heartwarming that her memories of Eid (al-Fitr) include clothes. She describes the fancy attire, a word meaning “clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments,” that her mother would get for her and her siblings for the celebration.

    Maybe hearing from all these high-profile people talk about the importance of the month of Ramadan and their faith has got you wanting to learn more about the holiday and its celebration. We have you covered. You can learn more about the important practices, values, and meanings of this time with our article The Major Facts About the Month of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!

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    21 Contemplative Quotes From Muslim Americans About The Month Of Ramadan Ramadan is one of the holiest times of the year for Muslims around the world. It’s a time when Muslims fast, reflect, pray, give charity, and come together as a community. Ramadan is observed in different ways around the world, but the bedrock of this holiday is the same; the Qur’an directly states that followers should fast upon the first sight of the new moon in the month of Ramadan to glorify Allah to commemorate when the Qur’an was revealed. During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking (yes, that also means water) from sunup to sundown. Ramadan culminates in a celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, or the festival of breaking the fast. To better understand what Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr mean to the Muslim community, here are 21 quotes from prominent Muslim Americans and the key words that highlight the significance of this time. Here you will see reflections on their faith, community, and the meaning of this holy month. 1. The most rewarding part of being a Muslim athlete is my faith in God paired with my faith in myself. I approach every match with positivity and the belief that I can beat anyone on any given day. And in the face of defeat, I am able to learn from my mistakes and work on my weaknesses to prepare for next time. —Ibtihaj Muhammad, interview, Yahoo.com, 2016 faith Ibtihaj Muhammad made history by being the the first Muslim-American woman to wear a hijab while representing the US at the Olympics in 2016, where she won a bronze medal in fencing. Her mother encouraged her to get into fencing because it was a sport she could participate in while respecting their religious beliefs. In this quote, she describes her faith, or “belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion,” and how it helped her meet her athletic goals. 2. And in the process of restraining ourselves from the blessings so readily available to us, we naturally develop empathy for those who aren’t as fortunate. It’s a special type of worship that is incredibly both sacred and fulfilling. It gives a spiritual dimension to being unapologetically Muslim in America. —Omar Suleiman, “Why 80% of American Muslims Fast During Ramadan,” CNN.com, 2018 empathy Omar Suleiman is an American imam and academic who is here describing the purpose of fasting during Ramadan. He notes that it is a way to develop empathy, or “the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.” In this case, fasting helps one develop empathy with those who may not have enough to eat. 3. Ramadan is not just predicated upon eating or not eating or drinking or not drinking. It’s a state of mind. And it’s an attempt to achieve God consciousness that carries on throughout the day. —Wajahat Ali, interview, “Revealing Ramadan,” On Being podcast, 2009 state of mind While many focus on the fasting element of Ramadan, writer Wajahat Ali is describing how it is more than just refraining from eating and drinking. It is a state of mind, a term that means “mood or mental state.” The goal is to take on fasting as a way of thinking and feeling throughout the month. 4. Ramadan, Muharram, the Eids; you associate no religious event with the tang of snow in the air, or spring thaw, or the advent of summer. God permeates these things—as the saying goes, Allah is beautiful, and He loves beauty—but they are transient. Forced to concentrate on the eternal, you begin to see, or think you see, the bones and sinews of the world beneath its seasonal flesh. —G. Willow Wilson, The Butterfly Mosque: A Young American Woman’s Journey to Love and Islam, 2010 eternal Author G. Willow Wilson, best known for her work on the Ms. Marvel comic book series featuring Muslim-American teen Kamala Khan, describes in her memoir The Butterfly Mosque how she understands the meaning of the ritual of holidays such as Ramadan with respect to the lunar calendar. She connects it to the eternal, or something “without beginning or end.” 5. At the end of the day we’re all spirits having a physical experience. … And that really comes from my relationship with Islam because it just makes me really conscious of my action. —Mahershala Ali, interview, NPR, 2017 conscious Actor and rapper Mahershala Ali also picks up on the connection between the spiritual and physical world that G. Willow Wilson is discussing. Conscious is an adjective with a variety of meanings, including “aware of one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.” The word conscious in English comes from the Latin conscius meaning “sharing knowledge with.” 6. It’s about meditation and prayer and thinking about those who are truly less fortunate, feeling that hunger and thirst and observing it day in and day out, sunup to sundown. It’s quite an experience, yeah. —Mo Amer, quoted in the Austin-American Statesman, 2018 meditation Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and writer Mo Amer is best known for his role in the sitcom Ramy. In this quote, Amer describes what Ramadan means to him. He says it is about meditation, meaning “continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation” or “devout religious contemplation or spiritual introspection.” 7. I think a big part of my faith teachings is to work together towards equality: that we’re all created equal, and under the eyes of God, we all have a right to freedom and to access our rights equally. —Ilhan Omar, quoted in Huffpost.com, 2016 equality Representative Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress, represents Minnesota’s 5th congressional district. Here she describes Islam as a religion that promotes equality, “the state or quality of being alike.” Her language here also connects her faith tradition to the preamble to the Declaration of Independence in this quote: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” 8. And you see this humanity and camaraderie and brotherhood that I think is deeply touching, deeply gratifying, and I think in so many ways humbling, and really, kind of helps you reset your emotional and spiritual compass, to know what is important in life, not to take these moments or granted. —Ayman Mohyeldin, quoted in BuzzFeed.News, 2018 camaraderie Egyptian-American television and news anchor Ayman Mohyeldin reflects in this quote on the importance of sharing and experiencing iftar with the less fortunate. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset during Ramadan. He notes the feeling of camaraderie among people at that meal, a word that means “a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.” 9. We use the fast to try to purify and cleanse our souls, and to ask forgiveness for our sins. We also learn self-restraint and we become much more aware of those less fortunate people around us for whom “fasting” is not a choice, for whom hunger is part of daily life. The fast is an act of worship and a spiritual act; it is also an act of social solidarity. —Mehdi Hasan, “What Is Ramadan and Other Questions Answered,” The New Statesman, 2016 social solidarity Mehdi Hasan is a British-American journalist and television host who is here describing what he understands as the purpose of fasting during Ramadan. He says it is a form of social solidarity. Solidarity means “union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests.” Social solidarity specifically describes a kind of fellowship with other people in a community, in this case the Muslim community and greater community at large. 10. The older I get, the more grateful I am for those reminders to stop, be still, reflect, and be grateful. I find those moments can be really restorative like returning to a power station. —Tahereh Mafi, interview, Coveteur.com restorative Young adult author Tahereh Mafi, best known for her Shatter Me series, describes her spiritual practice as a restorative time. Restorative here means “capable of renewing health or strength.” Believe it or not, restorative comes from the same Latin root as the English restaurant. 11. We start the fast in the morning strong. By noon we start to get weaker. By the afternoon, we really begin to feel the fast. By sunset, right before we break it, things get difficult. Our lives mirror this. We start our lives strong as youth until we reach noon time, our 30’s and 40’s, we start to get weak. Once we reach old age … our physical abilities are greatly reduced until we leave this life. Fasting shouts to us our own mortality. —Imam Suhaib Webb, Facebook post, 2013 mortality Imam Suhaib Webb in this quote connects the daily fast of Ramadan with the life cycle. Part of the life cycle is death, which reminds us of our mortality, “the state or condition of being subject to death.” The word mortality itself ultimately comes from the Latin mors meaning “death.” 12. Ramadan is a time to control one’s desires and get closer to God. The self-discipline that we learn carries on to other areas of our lives so we can be better family members, friends and, yes, co-workers. —Linda Sarsour, quoted in HuffPost.com, 2016 self-discipline The word self-discipline means “training of oneself, usually for improvement.” Political activist Linda Sarsour describes Ramadan, particularly the fast, as a time to work on one’s self-discipline. Discipline comes from the Latin for “instruction.” In this way, self-discipline is a kind of autodidacticism. 13. It’s not a chore, but it is a discipline. And what I mean by that is it takes self-control, it takes some willpower, but it’s a great pleasure and a joy. —Ingrid Mattson, interview, “The Meaning of Ramadan,” NPR, 2017 joy Activist and academic Ingrid Mattson also notes that Ramadan is a time of self-discipline. She describes this practice of self-control as a joy, “a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something greatly valued or appreciated.” The positive connotation of the word joy makes us think of the Ramadan fast as a beneficial exercise of willpower rather than as something negative. 14. While fasting, understand the whole picture. Remember that fasting is not just about staying away from food. It is about striving to become a better person. And in so striving, we are given a chance to escape the darkness of our own isolation from God. But like the sun that sets at the end of the day, so too will Ramadan come and go, leaving only its mark on our heart’s sky. —Yasmin Mogahed, from YasmineMogahed.com, 2012 striving Yasmin Mogahed is an educator who teaches people about Islam. In this quote, she encourages people to think of the Ramadan fast as an opportunity to strive, a verb with a variety of meanings including “to exert oneself vigorously; try hard” and “to make strenuous efforts toward any goal.” This word captures the difficult nature of a fast; it comes from the Old French estriver, meaning “to quarrel, compete.” 15. As for fasting, it is a spiritual mindset that gives you the stamina required to play. Through Allah’s mercy, I always felt stronger and more energetic during Ramadan. —Hakeem Olajuwon, quoted in Andscape.com, 2017 stamina Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon was a center in the NBA in the 1980s and early 1990s. He describes the Ramadan fast as giving him increased stamina, or “strength of physical constitution; power to endure fatigue, privation, etc.” According to some (including his teammates!), he was thought to play especially well during the month of Ramadan. 16. Ramadan for me is this reset where spirituality becomes the core, and I try to build the world around that. —Hasan Minhaj, “Ramadan Reflections and Reset,” YouTube, 2021 reset Television host and comedian Hasan Minhaj sees Ramadan as an opportunity to reset, a noun meaning “an act or instance of setting, adjusting, or fixing something in a new or different way.” In other words, it is a chance to put things in a new order or to see the world in a new way. 17. As we welcome the final iftar of #Ramadan this evening, which marks the beginning of Eid—I urge us all to still find joy in our holiday. I know it’s hard with everything going on right now, but our joy is also our resistance. They want to break our spirits. We can’t let them. —Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Twitter (@xoamani), 2021 resistance Ramadan is a time of submission, but for some, like activist and founder of MuslimGirl.com Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, it is also a time of resistance. Resistance means “the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.” 18. If there’s anything Muslims can do during this global pandemic [during Ramadan], it is to have our compassion shine. —Rashida Tlaib, interview, MLive, 2020 compassion Representative Rashida Tlaib serves Michigan’s 13th congressional district. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, she gave an interview saying that Ramadan was a time for compassion, meaning “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.” This is connected to the third pillar of Islam, zakat, meaning “charity.” 19. I’m a person of faith, and the language that I use to define my faith, the symbols and metaphors that I rely upon to express my faith, are those provided by Islam because they make the most sense to me. The Buddha once said, “If you want to draw water, you don’t dig six 1-ft. wells, you dig one 6-ft. well.” Islam is my 6-ft. well. —Reza Aslan, quoted in Time, 2013 language Iranian-American writer and public academic Reza Aslan has written and spoken a great deal about the Islamic faith and religion in general. He notes that his language, or “a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or cultural tradition,” when expressing his faith comes from Islam. 20. Remember that the main purpose of this month of fasting is to actually increase our remembrance and closeness to Allah. —Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), “Message from Yusuf Islam,” YouTube, 2020 remembrance The legendary folk musician Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens, encourages others to see the fast during the month of Ramadan as an opportunity to practice remembrance, or “commemoration.” In other words, one should be mindful of God’s presence during this time. In fact, the word remembrance ultimately comes from the Latin root memor, meaning “mindful.” 21. There is always a big emphasis on what children wear for Eid. Growing up, I remember my mother having my outfit ready and laid out a month in advance. One year, I even recall sleeping in my fancy attire, as I was so excited to try it on the night before and knew I would be waking up early for prayer. I remember so much of that time, from the ages of about eight to ten, when I would go shopping with my mom. —Halima Aden, quoted in CNA Luxury, 2020 attire Somali-American Halima Aden is a high fashion model, so it’s heartwarming that her memories of Eid (al-Fitr) include clothes. She describes the fancy attire, a word meaning “clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments,” that her mother would get for her and her siblings for the celebration. Maybe hearing from all these high-profile people talk about the importance of the month of Ramadan and their faith has got you wanting to learn more about the holiday and its celebration. We have you covered. You can learn more about the important practices, values, and meanings of this time with our article The Major Facts About the Month of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak! Copyright 2024, AAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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  • Fill Your Pot Of Gold With 18 Brilliant Words For St. Patrick’s Day

    Every March, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, street parties, festivals, sing-alongs, arts exhibitions, and yes, green rivers (such as the Chicago River, dyed green with what’s essentially food coloring). What began as a feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has evolved into a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and heritage—and it’s hard to resist the temptation to look for a lucky four-leaf clover come St. Patrick’s Day.

    But there’s more to the day and the culture of Ireland than the color green or traditional celebrations. In honor of this special holiday, here are 18 interesting words to help you learn more about Irish history, culture, and the roots of St. Patrick’s Day.

    blarney

    Have you heard the one about the Blarney stone? Blarney means “flattering or wheedling talk; cajolery.” It’s often applied to insincere flattery that’s used to gain favor. The word, which was first recorded in English in the late 1700s, comes from the centuries old legend of the Blarney stone. It’s said that anyone who kisses the stone in Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland, is given the gift of flattery and eloquence.

    “Erin go Bragh”

    Erin go Bragh is a popular expression of loyalty to, or affection for, Ireland, its people, and its culture. The phrase, which means “Ireland forever,” is an Anglicization of Éire go Brách, which translates to “Ireland till the end of time.” The phrase may have first come to use during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as a rallying cry for Irish independence. In the time since, it’s been used in music, sports, and during celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Irish pride and culture.

    leprechaun

    Leprechauns originated in Irish folklore, but they’ve become a famous symbol all over the world. A leprechaun is a dwarf or sprite, often depicted as “a little old man who will reveal the location of a hidden crock of gold to anyone who catches him.” Though leprechauns are usually seen as joyful or mischievous, some representations of leprechauns feature offensive stereotypes that should be avoided. For example, the University of Notre Dame’s “fighting Irish” leprechaun has been voted one of the most offensive mascots in US sports.

    banshee

    Leprechauns aren’t the only well-known figures from folklore. In Irish legend, a banshee is “a spirit in the form of a wailing woman who appears to or is heard by members of a family as a sign that one of them is about to die.” The word comes from the Irish Gaelic bean sídh, which translates to “woman of the fairy mound.” In legends, banshees most often appear at night, and some believe they can only be seen by those of Irish descent.

    Saint Patrick

    Although the origin of St. Patrick’s Day is a mix of fact and legend, Saint Patrick was a real person. The day commemorates the feast of Saint Patrick, a ​​British-born missionary and bishop who became the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick is believed to have been born Maewyn Succat, and later chose the Latin name Patricius, or Patrick in English and Pádraig in Irish. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and famously believed to have used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity.

    Emerald Isle

    Ireland is sometimes called the Emerald Isle. This poetic nickname for Ireland stems from the lush, green land and rolling hills that make up many parts of the country. Emerald green is a “clear, deep green color” most often associated with the gem of the same name. Green is strongly associated with Ireland not only because of the landscape and symbols like the shamrock, but also because of its use among people fighting for Irish independence throughout history.

    luck

    If you’ve ever searched for a four leaf clover, then you know a little something about the supposed link between Irish culture and luck. Luck is “the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person’s life,” and many people believe Irish symbols, particularly those seen on St. Patrick’s Day, have a special ability to attract good luck. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase the luck of the Irish? This phrase is considered a cliché and is mostly only used in the US, but it’s an example of just how common it is to think Irish culture is imbued with potent powers of good luck. (Need a few more serendipitous ways to say lucky?)

    Gaelic

    You’ll notice many of the words on this list have Gaelic roots. Gaelic isn’t only one language. The term encompasses Celtic languages that include the speech of ancient Ireland and more modern dialects that have developed from it, especially Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic. Though the term Irish Gaelic is sometimes used outside of Ireland, Irish is made up of distinct dialects that vary in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, and the words Gaelic and Irish shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

    shamrock

    Shamrocks are among the most famous symbols of St. Patrick’s Day. ​​The word shamrock can describe a number of trifoliate, or three-leafed, plants but especially “a small, yellow-flowered clover: the national emblem of Ireland.” Shamrock comes from the Irish Gaelic seamrōg, or “clover.” Saint Patrick’s close association with Ireland and legendary use of the shamrock as a symbol for Christianity helped make it a symbol of Irish culture. These days, shamrocks are so popular there is even a Shamrock emoji.

    donnybrook

    In English, donnybrook means ​​”an inordinately wild fight or contentious dispute; brawl; free-for-all.” It comes from Donnybrook Fair, a traditional fair that was held in Donnybrook, county Dublin, Ireland, until 1855. The fair featured livestock and produce and later evolved into a carnival. It was ultimately shut down due to its reputation for brawls and raucous behavior. The word donnybrook entered English in the mid-1800s. Fun fact: the Donnybrook Fair grounds are now the Donnybrook Rugby Ground.

    bodhran

    Music is a big part of many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and some of it includes the bodhran. A bodhran is “a handheld, shallow Irish drum with a single goatskin head, played with a stick.” It’s often used in traditional Celtic folk music, and it’s known for its deep, distinct sound. Bodhran is borrowed in English from the Irish bodhrán, which derives from the middle Irish bodar, meaning “deafening, deaf.”

    Celtic

    The Celts were once the largest group in ancient Europe, and their influence on the language and culture remains prominent today, especially in Ireland. Celtic is a term for the family of languages that includes Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton. More broadly, Celtic refers to anything “of the Celts or their language.”

    limerick

    A limerick is “a kind of humorous verse of five lines.” It’s also a county in Ireland, and the two share an interesting link. The first known use of limerick referring to the poem comes from the late 1800s, and the word is thought to have originated as a part of a party game. People playing the game took turns making up nonsense verses, then everyone would sing the refrain: “Will you come up to Limerick?” The refrain referenced Limerick, the place, but later came to represent the poems themselves.

    clover

    It’s said that if you find a four-leaf clover, it will bring you good luck. So, is a clover the same thing as a shamrock? It’s complicated. Clover and shamrock are both used to describe plants from similar species. While shamrock derives from an Irish word, clover has roots in Old English. Clovers may have two, three, four, or more leaves, while the traditional shamrock that’s used as a symbol of Ireland has three. In other words, shamrocks are a type of clover, but not every clover is a shamrock.

    balbriggan

    There are many things that take their names from places in Ireland. Balbriggan is one. In addition to being a city in Ireland, balbriggan is “a plain-knit cotton fabric, used especially in hosiery and underwear.” The fabric was first made in the town of the same name, and the word has been in use in English since the mid-1800s.

    shillelagh

    A shillelagh is a cudgel, or club, traditionally made of blackthorn or oak, and it’s become a recognizable symbol of Irish culture in some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The name shillelagh comes from the Irish Síol Éiligh, the name of a town in County Wicklow, Ireland. The adjoining forest once provided the wood for the clubs, which are now sometimes carried in parades or sold as souvenirs.

    brogue

    Let’s hear it for the brogue. A brogue is “an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.” Believe it or not, this term may be related to shoes. The word brogue can also refer to “a coarse, usually untanned leather shoe once worn in Ireland and Scotland.” It’s thought that brogue in reference to accents may be a special use of the word; it was first recorded in English in the early 1700s.

    rainbow

    Rainbows are often associated with Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day. Some legends say leprechauns leave gold at the ends of rainbows. There may also be a scientific explanation for Ireland’s close association with rainbows. A rainbow is an “arc of prismatic colors appearing in the heavens opposite the sun and caused by the refraction and reflection of the sun’s rays in drops of rain.” Because of its rainy climate and latitude, Ireland may actually have better conditions for the formation of frequent rainbows than other places.

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    Fill Your Pot Of Gold With 18 Brilliant Words For St. Patrick’s Day Every March, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, street parties, festivals, sing-alongs, arts exhibitions, and yes, green rivers (such as the Chicago River, dyed green with what’s essentially food coloring). What began as a feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has evolved into a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and heritage—and it’s hard to resist the temptation to look for a lucky four-leaf clover come St. Patrick’s Day. But there’s more to the day and the culture of Ireland than the color green or traditional celebrations. In honor of this special holiday, here are 18 interesting words to help you learn more about Irish history, culture, and the roots of St. Patrick’s Day. blarney Have you heard the one about the Blarney stone? Blarney means “flattering or wheedling talk; cajolery.” It’s often applied to insincere flattery that’s used to gain favor. The word, which was first recorded in English in the late 1700s, comes from the centuries old legend of the Blarney stone. It’s said that anyone who kisses the stone in Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland, is given the gift of flattery and eloquence. “Erin go Bragh” Erin go Bragh is a popular expression of loyalty to, or affection for, Ireland, its people, and its culture. The phrase, which means “Ireland forever,” is an Anglicization of Éire go Brách, which translates to “Ireland till the end of time.” The phrase may have first come to use during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as a rallying cry for Irish independence. In the time since, it’s been used in music, sports, and during celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Irish pride and culture. leprechaun Leprechauns originated in Irish folklore, but they’ve become a famous symbol all over the world. A leprechaun is a dwarf or sprite, often depicted as “a little old man who will reveal the location of a hidden crock of gold to anyone who catches him.” Though leprechauns are usually seen as joyful or mischievous, some representations of leprechauns feature offensive stereotypes that should be avoided. For example, the University of Notre Dame’s “fighting Irish” leprechaun has been voted one of the most offensive mascots in US sports. banshee Leprechauns aren’t the only well-known figures from folklore. In Irish legend, a banshee is “a spirit in the form of a wailing woman who appears to or is heard by members of a family as a sign that one of them is about to die.” The word comes from the Irish Gaelic bean sídh, which translates to “woman of the fairy mound.” In legends, banshees most often appear at night, and some believe they can only be seen by those of Irish descent. Saint Patrick Although the origin of St. Patrick’s Day is a mix of fact and legend, Saint Patrick was a real person. The day commemorates the feast of Saint Patrick, a ​​British-born missionary and bishop who became the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick is believed to have been born Maewyn Succat, and later chose the Latin name Patricius, or Patrick in English and Pádraig in Irish. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and famously believed to have used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity. Emerald Isle Ireland is sometimes called the Emerald Isle. This poetic nickname for Ireland stems from the lush, green land and rolling hills that make up many parts of the country. Emerald green is a “clear, deep green color” most often associated with the gem of the same name. Green is strongly associated with Ireland not only because of the landscape and symbols like the shamrock, but also because of its use among people fighting for Irish independence throughout history. luck If you’ve ever searched for a four leaf clover, then you know a little something about the supposed link between Irish culture and luck. Luck is “the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person’s life,” and many people believe Irish symbols, particularly those seen on St. Patrick’s Day, have a special ability to attract good luck. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase the luck of the Irish? This phrase is considered a cliché and is mostly only used in the US, but it’s an example of just how common it is to think Irish culture is imbued with potent powers of good luck. (Need a few more serendipitous ways to say lucky?) Gaelic You’ll notice many of the words on this list have Gaelic roots. Gaelic isn’t only one language. The term encompasses Celtic languages that include the speech of ancient Ireland and more modern dialects that have developed from it, especially Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic. Though the term Irish Gaelic is sometimes used outside of Ireland, Irish is made up of distinct dialects that vary in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, and the words Gaelic and Irish shouldn’t be used interchangeably. shamrock Shamrocks are among the most famous symbols of St. Patrick’s Day. ​​The word shamrock can describe a number of trifoliate, or three-leafed, plants but especially “a small, yellow-flowered clover: the national emblem of Ireland.” Shamrock comes from the Irish Gaelic seamrōg, or “clover.” Saint Patrick’s close association with Ireland and legendary use of the shamrock as a symbol for Christianity helped make it a symbol of Irish culture. These days, shamrocks are so popular there is even a Shamrock emoji. donnybrook In English, donnybrook means ​​”an inordinately wild fight or contentious dispute; brawl; free-for-all.” It comes from Donnybrook Fair, a traditional fair that was held in Donnybrook, county Dublin, Ireland, until 1855. The fair featured livestock and produce and later evolved into a carnival. It was ultimately shut down due to its reputation for brawls and raucous behavior. The word donnybrook entered English in the mid-1800s. Fun fact: the Donnybrook Fair grounds are now the Donnybrook Rugby Ground. bodhran Music is a big part of many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and some of it includes the bodhran. A bodhran is “a handheld, shallow Irish drum with a single goatskin head, played with a stick.” It’s often used in traditional Celtic folk music, and it’s known for its deep, distinct sound. Bodhran is borrowed in English from the Irish bodhrán, which derives from the middle Irish bodar, meaning “deafening, deaf.” Celtic The Celts were once the largest group in ancient Europe, and their influence on the language and culture remains prominent today, especially in Ireland. Celtic is a term for the family of languages that includes Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton. More broadly, Celtic refers to anything “of the Celts or their language.” limerick A limerick is “a kind of humorous verse of five lines.” It’s also a county in Ireland, and the two share an interesting link. The first known use of limerick referring to the poem comes from the late 1800s, and the word is thought to have originated as a part of a party game. People playing the game took turns making up nonsense verses, then everyone would sing the refrain: “Will you come up to Limerick?” The refrain referenced Limerick, the place, but later came to represent the poems themselves. clover It’s said that if you find a four-leaf clover, it will bring you good luck. So, is a clover the same thing as a shamrock? It’s complicated. Clover and shamrock are both used to describe plants from similar species. While shamrock derives from an Irish word, clover has roots in Old English. Clovers may have two, three, four, or more leaves, while the traditional shamrock that’s used as a symbol of Ireland has three. In other words, shamrocks are a type of clover, but not every clover is a shamrock. balbriggan There are many things that take their names from places in Ireland. Balbriggan is one. In addition to being a city in Ireland, balbriggan is “a plain-knit cotton fabric, used especially in hosiery and underwear.” The fabric was first made in the town of the same name, and the word has been in use in English since the mid-1800s. shillelagh A shillelagh is a cudgel, or club, traditionally made of blackthorn or oak, and it’s become a recognizable symbol of Irish culture in some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The name shillelagh comes from the Irish Síol Éiligh, the name of a town in County Wicklow, Ireland. The adjoining forest once provided the wood for the clubs, which are now sometimes carried in parades or sold as souvenirs. brogue Let’s hear it for the brogue. A brogue is “an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.” Believe it or not, this term may be related to shoes. The word brogue can also refer to “a coarse, usually untanned leather shoe once worn in Ireland and Scotland.” It’s thought that brogue in reference to accents may be a special use of the word; it was first recorded in English in the early 1700s. rainbow Rainbows are often associated with Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day. Some legends say leprechauns leave gold at the ends of rainbows. There may also be a scientific explanation for Ireland’s close association with rainbows. A rainbow is an “arc of prismatic colors appearing in the heavens opposite the sun and caused by the refraction and reflection of the sun’s rays in drops of rain.” Because of its rainy climate and latitude, Ireland may actually have better conditions for the formation of frequent rainbows than other places. Copyright 2024, AAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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  • อิสราเอลแจ้งไปยังอิหร่านว่า จะโจมตีซีเรียให้ราบ! หากอิหร่านส่งความพยายามใดๆ ก็ตาม ไม่ว่าจะเป็นอาวุธหรือกองกำลังไปยังซีเรีย
    - Israeli i24News Channel รายงาน
    อิสราเอลแจ้งไปยังอิหร่านว่า จะโจมตีซีเรียให้ราบ! หากอิหร่านส่งความพยายามใดๆ ก็ตาม ไม่ว่าจะเป็นอาวุธหรือกองกำลังไปยังซีเรีย - Israeli i24News Channel รายงาน
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  • อิสราเอล ตุรกี และสหรัฐอเมริกา กำลังเร่งให้ซีเรียล่มสลาย เพื่อดินแดนจะได้ถูกแบ่งออกเป็นชิ้นๆ จากความพยายามของพวกเขา

    - อิสราเอล จะได้พื้นที่ดินแดนเพิ่ม ซึ่งเป็นความพยายามของพวกเขามาตลอด
    - ตุรกี จะได้ดินแดนที่พวกเขากล่าวมาตลอดว่า ทางประวัติศาสต์มันคือส่วนหนึ่งของตุรกี นั่นคืออาเลปโป แต่ครั้งนี้อาจจะได้กำไรเพิ่มเติม
    - สหรัฐ จะได้ครอบครองทรัพยากรน้ำมันอย่างถูกกฏหมาย
    อิสราเอล ตุรกี และสหรัฐอเมริกา กำลังเร่งให้ซีเรียล่มสลาย เพื่อดินแดนจะได้ถูกแบ่งออกเป็นชิ้นๆ จากความพยายามของพวกเขา - อิสราเอล จะได้พื้นที่ดินแดนเพิ่ม ซึ่งเป็นความพยายามของพวกเขามาตลอด - ตุรกี จะได้ดินแดนที่พวกเขากล่าวมาตลอดว่า ทางประวัติศาสต์มันคือส่วนหนึ่งของตุรกี นั่นคืออาเลปโป แต่ครั้งนี้อาจจะได้กำไรเพิ่มเติม - สหรัฐ จะได้ครอบครองทรัพยากรน้ำมันอย่างถูกกฏหมาย
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  • อับบาส อาราห์ชี รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศอิหร่านกล่าวว่า ชะตากรรมของประธานาธิบดีบาชาร์ อัล-อัสซาดแห่งซีเรียไม่สามารถคาดเดาได้ เพราะครั้งหนึ่งในปี 2554 หลายฝ่ายก็เคยคาดว่าการล่มสลายจะเกิดขึ้นกับเขา แต่มันก็ไม่เกิดขึ้น

    อาราห์ชีกล่าวระหว่างการเยือนดามัสกัส ซึ่งเขาได้พบกับประธานาธิบดีอัสซาด และยืนยันอีกครั้งถึงการสนับสนุนอย่างต่อเนื่องของอิหร่านต่อซีเรียในการเผชิญกับความท้าทายในปัจจุบัน—อัลอาราบียา

    อย่างไรก็ตาม คำกล่าวของอาราห์ชีมีขึ้น ก่อนที่ทางอิสราเอลจะประกาศว่า พร้อมโจมตีซีเรียให้ย่อยยับ หากอิหร่านส่งความช่วยเหลือให้ซีเรีย ไม่ว่าจะเป็นอาวุธ หรือกองกำลังก็ตาม
    อับบาส อาราห์ชี รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศอิหร่านกล่าวว่า ชะตากรรมของประธานาธิบดีบาชาร์ อัล-อัสซาดแห่งซีเรียไม่สามารถคาดเดาได้ เพราะครั้งหนึ่งในปี 2554 หลายฝ่ายก็เคยคาดว่าการล่มสลายจะเกิดขึ้นกับเขา แต่มันก็ไม่เกิดขึ้น อาราห์ชีกล่าวระหว่างการเยือนดามัสกัส ซึ่งเขาได้พบกับประธานาธิบดีอัสซาด และยืนยันอีกครั้งถึงการสนับสนุนอย่างต่อเนื่องของอิหร่านต่อซีเรียในการเผชิญกับความท้าทายในปัจจุบัน—อัลอาราบียา อย่างไรก็ตาม คำกล่าวของอาราห์ชีมีขึ้น ก่อนที่ทางอิสราเอลจะประกาศว่า พร้อมโจมตีซีเรียให้ย่อยยับ หากอิหร่านส่งความช่วยเหลือให้ซีเรีย ไม่ว่าจะเป็นอาวุธ หรือกองกำลังก็ตาม
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  • ซีเรีย ใกล้แตก!!
    ตามรายงานของ The Wall Street Journal ทั้งอียิปต์และจอร์แดนเรียกร้องให้ประธานาธิบดีบาชาร์ อัล-อัสซาดแห่งซีเรียออกจากประเทศและจัดตั้งรัฐบาลพลัดถิ่น

    ภริยาและลูกๆ ของประธานาธิบดีอัสซาดได้ออกจากกรุงดามัสกัสไปยังกรุงมอสโก ประเทศรัสเซีย เมื่อสัปดาห์ที่แล้ว
    ขณะที่พี่เขยของประธานาธิบดีไปสหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรต

    อัสซาดเรียกร้องให้ตุรกีเข้าแทรกแซงและหยุดการรุกของฝ่ายกบฏ พร้อมทั้งร้องขอการสนับสนุนด้านข่าวกรองและอาวุธจากหลายประเทศ รวมถึงสหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์ อียิปต์ จอร์แดน และอิรัก "ซึ่งทุกประเทศได้ปฏิเสธคำขอนี้"
    ซีเรีย ใกล้แตก!! ตามรายงานของ The Wall Street Journal ทั้งอียิปต์และจอร์แดนเรียกร้องให้ประธานาธิบดีบาชาร์ อัล-อัสซาดแห่งซีเรียออกจากประเทศและจัดตั้งรัฐบาลพลัดถิ่น ภริยาและลูกๆ ของประธานาธิบดีอัสซาดได้ออกจากกรุงดามัสกัสไปยังกรุงมอสโก ประเทศรัสเซีย เมื่อสัปดาห์ที่แล้ว ขณะที่พี่เขยของประธานาธิบดีไปสหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรต อัสซาดเรียกร้องให้ตุรกีเข้าแทรกแซงและหยุดการรุกของฝ่ายกบฏ พร้อมทั้งร้องขอการสนับสนุนด้านข่าวกรองและอาวุธจากหลายประเทศ รวมถึงสหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์ อียิปต์ จอร์แดน และอิรัก "ซึ่งทุกประเทศได้ปฏิเสธคำขอนี้"
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  • "ปาร์ตี้ได้เริ่มขึ้นแล้ว"

    หลายฝ่ายคาดการณ์ไว้แนวทางเดียวกันหลังจากทรัมป์ชนะการเลือกตั้งประธานาธิบดีสหรัฐว่า ความขัดแย้งระดับภูมิภาคในตะวันออกกลางจะรุนแรงขึ้น โดยมีเป้าหมายที่อิหร่าน ส่วนยูเครนจะถูกลดระดับลง และจากสถานการณ์ในซีเรีย ดูเหมือนว่าขณะนี้ "ปาร์ตี้ได้เริ่มขึ้นแล้ว"

    หากซีเรียล่มสลาย ฮิซบอลเลาะห์จะอ่อนแอลงทันที อิรักจะเป็นรายต่อไป ในที่สุดอิหร่านจะถูกโดดเดี่ยว ตุรกีและอิสราเอลจะร่วมมือกันมีอิทธิพลเหนือตะวันออกกลาง

    สำหรับรัสเซีย เยเมนอาจเป็นทางเลือกที่เหมาะสมในช่วงเวลานี้
    "ปาร์ตี้ได้เริ่มขึ้นแล้ว" หลายฝ่ายคาดการณ์ไว้แนวทางเดียวกันหลังจากทรัมป์ชนะการเลือกตั้งประธานาธิบดีสหรัฐว่า ความขัดแย้งระดับภูมิภาคในตะวันออกกลางจะรุนแรงขึ้น โดยมีเป้าหมายที่อิหร่าน ส่วนยูเครนจะถูกลดระดับลง และจากสถานการณ์ในซีเรีย ดูเหมือนว่าขณะนี้ "ปาร์ตี้ได้เริ่มขึ้นแล้ว" หากซีเรียล่มสลาย ฮิซบอลเลาะห์จะอ่อนแอลงทันที อิรักจะเป็นรายต่อไป ในที่สุดอิหร่านจะถูกโดดเดี่ยว ตุรกีและอิสราเอลจะร่วมมือกันมีอิทธิพลเหนือตะวันออกกลาง สำหรับรัสเซีย เยเมนอาจเป็นทางเลือกที่เหมาะสมในช่วงเวลานี้
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  • ดูเหมือนการประกาศยกเลิกผลการเลือกตั้งของโรมาเนีย หลายคนจะดูออกว่าเป็นความพยายามจากฝ่ายใด
    ดูเหมือนการประกาศยกเลิกผลการเลือกตั้งของโรมาเนีย หลายคนจะดูออกว่าเป็นความพยายามจากฝ่ายใด
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  • จอร์แดนปฏิเสธรายงานของ WSJ โดยสิ้นเชิง ที่อ้างว่าเจ้าหน้าที่จอร์แดนเรียกร้องให้ประธานาธิบดีบาชาร์ อัล-อัสซาดของซีเรียออกจากซีเรียและจัดตั้งรัฐบาลพลัดถิ่น

    ➤ จอร์แดนกำลังติดตามสถานการณ์ในซีเรียอย่างใกล้ชิด โดยเน้นย้ำถึงความสำคัญของเอกภาพ อธิปไตย และความปลอดภัยของพลเมืองของซีเรีย

    ที่มา: อัลจาซีรา
    จอร์แดนปฏิเสธรายงานของ WSJ โดยสิ้นเชิง ที่อ้างว่าเจ้าหน้าที่จอร์แดนเรียกร้องให้ประธานาธิบดีบาชาร์ อัล-อัสซาดของซีเรียออกจากซีเรียและจัดตั้งรัฐบาลพลัดถิ่น ➤ จอร์แดนกำลังติดตามสถานการณ์ในซีเรียอย่างใกล้ชิด โดยเน้นย้ำถึงความสำคัญของเอกภาพ อธิปไตย และความปลอดภัยของพลเมืองของซีเรีย ที่มา: อัลจาซีรา
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  • "จะเป็นประชาธิปไตย เมื่อเป็นพวกกู" WTF

    รัสเซียจัดการเลือกตั้ง
    อเมริกาและพันธมิตรไม่ยอมรับ ยังคงเรียก : "รัสเซียเป็นเผด็จการ"

    ยูเครนไม่มีการเลือกตั้ง
    อเมริกาและพันธมิตร : "ยูเครนยังเป็นประชาธิปไตย แค่รอเวลาเลือกตั้งอย่างไม่มีกำหนด"

    โรมาเนียยกเลิกการเลือกตั้ง
    อเมริกาและพันธมิตร: "โรมาเนียกำลังปกป้องประชาธิปไตยจากการแทรกแซงของรัสเซีย"
    "จะเป็นประชาธิปไตย เมื่อเป็นพวกกู" WTF รัสเซียจัดการเลือกตั้ง อเมริกาและพันธมิตรไม่ยอมรับ ยังคงเรียก : "รัสเซียเป็นเผด็จการ" ยูเครนไม่มีการเลือกตั้ง อเมริกาและพันธมิตร : "ยูเครนยังเป็นประชาธิปไตย แค่รอเวลาเลือกตั้งอย่างไม่มีกำหนด" โรมาเนียยกเลิกการเลือกตั้ง อเมริกาและพันธมิตร: "โรมาเนียกำลังปกป้องประชาธิปไตยจากการแทรกแซงของรัสเซีย"
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  • สถานการณ์ในจังหวัดดาราอา(Daraa)ทางตอนใต้ของซีเรียยังคงย่ำแย่ลงอย่างต่อเนื่อง มีการยึดที่ตั้งของรัฐบสลอัสซาดจำนวนมากขึ้นเรื่อยๆ ซึ่งเป็นกลุ่มติดอาวุธที่มีความเกี่ยวข้องกับอิสราเอล
    สถานการณ์ในจังหวัดดาราอา(Daraa)ทางตอนใต้ของซีเรียยังคงย่ำแย่ลงอย่างต่อเนื่อง มีการยึดที่ตั้งของรัฐบสลอัสซาดจำนวนมากขึ้นเรื่อยๆ ซึ่งเป็นกลุ่มติดอาวุธที่มีความเกี่ยวข้องกับอิสราเอล
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  • ทิศทาง Chasiv Yar

    กองทัพรัสเซียเปิดปฏิบัติการบุกเข้าไปในเขตโรงงานอุตสาหกรรมซึ่งเป็นที่มั่นหลักของฝ่ายยูเครนแล้ว
    ทิศทาง Chasiv Yar กองทัพรัสเซียเปิดปฏิบัติการบุกเข้าไปในเขตโรงงานอุตสาหกรรมซึ่งเป็นที่มั่นหลักของฝ่ายยูเครนแล้ว
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