According to Islamic scholars, 40 houses in each direction is comprises of a neighbuorhood.Ĭommemoration of Ashura is not a celebration but a respectful and mournful occasion for both Shi'a and Sunni Muslims - and for Shi'as, it is a particularly intense period of grief and mourning. To prevent people from starving, Noah made a mixed porridge with all the leftover ingredients in the ark and fed his people.Īs mentioned, many people fast during the day of Ashura, so it makes sense to have such a flavorful and nutritious packed dish to break the fast.Īsure is prepared in large pots and distributed amongst neighbours. The Turkish legends say that this dish was made by prophet Noah himself when the ark landed on the mountains of Ararat in the Armenian highlands on the 10th day of Muharram. As the ark was stuck in the Biblical flood for days, the food supplies were getting scarce. It is a tradition served on the day of Ashura. The Oldest Dessert In The WorldĪsure or Noah’s pudding is a dessert of Turkish origin composed of cereals and dried fruits. While the word ashura means 'tenth' in Arabic and literally translated, means "the tenth day" Islamic scholars differ on the reason for the naming.
According to Sunni traditions, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) fasted on this day and encouraged others to fast. Sunni Muslims believe that Moses fasted on this day to demonstrate his gratitude to God for the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. It is better known these days for mourning the martyrdom of Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Karbala in the year 61 AH (AD 680).
Traditions of AshuraĪ'ashura was an ancient Judaic feast day of celebration and atonement. It is traditionally the day when the prophet Musa (Moses) freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery and a day associated with Jesus’ ascension to heaven. It is believed that God saved the prophet Nuh (Noah) and his companions from the genesis flood on this day. It marks the Remembrance of Muharram but not the Islamic month. The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar.
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