How do dead Iraqis have carnivals?

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Answer 1

Very good question. Aren't we constantly being told that Americas have killed or enslaved all Iraqis?

Answer 2

Nowruz or Norouz is the Zorastrian New Year, which occurs during the Spring solstice (21-23 March), originating in ancient Persia and its traditions date back to 3000 BC. They do different things on different days. It used to be a thirteen day holiday, but nowadays it's three days in most places: Day One day for purification - house-cleaning and fires (bonfires are lit and people walk through them - in the old days, they believed that it would not only take away their bad luck but also cure them of diseases); second day for visiting friends and relatives and gift-giving and finally, suri Wednesday, is a day to go outdoors, a kind of celebration of the sun.

Carnival is a Christian festival which occurs the day before the beginning of Lent (mid-February to early March), with origins in the Greek Dionysia and Roman Saturnalia festivals. Whereas Carnival is a glut before the fast, Nouruz is just the opposite (i.e., historically there was no feast, but even now, the feast day is not in anticipation of a long period of fasting). Whereas Carnival is celebrated with pageants and parades, this is not part of the Nouruz tradition - though the last day is sometimes celebrated by singing and dancing, it usually takes the more somber form of family picnics.

Iranians and Kurds celebrate Nouruz; Iraqi Arabs do not. Other Iraqis celebrate the other Eid holiday, which takes place at the end of Ramadan.

The Kurdish region is relatively safe, and has been so since 1991. The Kurds have particularly colorful Nouruz celebrations and dress up in traditional Kurdish costume. However "carnival" is a misnomer; you might as well call an autumn harvest festival "Mardi Gras".

Answer 3

The same as the Mexican Night of the dead.

Next you going to tell us you don't believe in Zombies

Go big Red Go

Answer 4

Trying to ignore what's happening in Iraq? This isn't some conservative newspaper, this is the freaking LA (Treason) Times. Have to admit that they burried it though.

Answer 5

You're absolutely right. No one is dead in Iraq.

Bring the troops home.

Answer 6

Remember they party with 72 virgins. have you not been
paying attention, or do you just discriminate against Islam.

Answer 7

Its probably just a """neocon""" conspiracy...