Me? I am converting!! Long live the Irish and the black stuff!!
2006-11-07 08:23:01 · 17 answers · asked by derbyandrew 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Hi,
Isn't Ramadan more equivalent to Lent, than a national day of celebration?!? Both involving periods of change and sacrifice.
Paddy's Day, although religiously linked, is an Irish holiday. Most countries have national days of celebration regardless of creed. Paddy's Day is celebrated by us Irish be they Roman Catholic or not...
Not that I'm against spending the day in the pub, but I don't think its what St Pat had in mind ;)
2006-11-08 23:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by Conspiracy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, you're right. Those Muslims have to learn how to lighten up ! St. Patrick's day also calls to mind those things that are good, and the fact that we can celebrate together is one of them . Slaint ! Erin Go Braugh !
2006-11-07 08:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by minnesousa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the person who asked about ramadan being a bit like lent - yes it is! the month might be hard but worth it and its also a bit like advent in a way as while muslims enjoy ramadan (every evening when muslims break fast is a mini party!) we are also looking forward to Eid-al-fitr (festival of the end of ramadan) when muslims go to the mosque as a family (like christians go to church on christmas day) the children get new clothes and presents and everyone eats nice things and enjoys themselves.
2006-11-10 09:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree: having a pint of that black stuff is definitely healthier than stuffing oneself with sweet stuff after sunset.
And also I like the name Patrick, it's so nice
2006-11-07 08:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by ceogero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVERY day in an Irish bar is more fun!
2006-11-07 08:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Musicol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't compare the month of Ramadhan to St Patrick's day. As a Muslim I find Ramadhan to be a very blessed and rewarding month. Ramadhan is about learning to have self-control, to understand the hardship of less fortunate people.. all this makes you a more humble person.
2006-11-07 08:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Mawarda 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
thats all you people care about is the fun of this world. Ramaadan there is no month like it. al hamdullilah. besides you celebrate a day of a saint right. was this what he use to do drink guisness all day. your not even following what the saint was doing!!
2006-11-07 08:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by nm_melbourne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 100% Irish and even I'm offended.
2006-11-07 08:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an apprentice quaffer I was told that anyone who drinks what you lovingly refer to as "the black stuff", has two ar$eholes
2006-11-09 23:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people value self control and sacrafice.
2006-11-07 08:33:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋