We would like to wish our Shi'ite readers a happy Ashura.
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Thank you, but Ashura is not supposed to be happy. It's a grieving holiday lol.
Posted by: Nouri | February 10, 2006 at 05:55 AM
Indeed (though in some traditions even sombre holidays are moments of celebration). It's sort of like saying, "Happy Lent", huh? Anyone have suggestions for a more appropriate wish on the holiday?
Posted by: ODIE | February 10, 2006 at 02:06 PM