This year, Eastern Orthodox Easter and Western Easter falls on the same Sunday. This got me thinking about holidays and dates, the subject of this week's article...
Holidays in the Middle East 2007 - April to June
Dates for religious, secular and national holidays in the Middle East that occur during April, May, and June 2007.Read more about it here
Also posted recently is my review of this month's book club pick:
Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Istanbul – A Review
Ever wonder what life was like in Byzantium, Constantinople, or Istanbul? Want to learn about the Byzantium or Ottoman empire? Interested in the art, history, or architecture of one of the great cities in the world? You need this book!Read more about it here
Word of the Week
| Thank You | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | shukra | شلارا |
| French | mare-C | merci |
| Hebrew | todah | תודה |
| Pashto | manana | مننه |
| Persian | mamnoon | ممنون |
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