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Today, May 17th is:
Mut l-ard This is believed to be the first day of summer in Morocco, and the word mut l-ard
means “death of the earth.” Various rituals performed on this day by
different tribes are designed to ward off evil and danger. For example,
it is believed that rising at dawn and taking a bath will strengthen
the body, and there is a taboo against sleeping, which is believed to
result in a loss of courage. A special dish made from barley, fresh
milk or buttermilk, and the root of a plant called bûzeffur
is prepared and eaten on this day in the belief that it will make the
people strong and ward off evil. In some areas it is believed that a
husband’s affections will waver on this day, and that the wife should
therefore make herself as attractive as possible by using cosmetics. From Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary |
Quotation of the Day
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Earth
Daniel Webster 'The materials of wealth are in the earth, in the seas, and in their natural and unaided productions.' from Respectfully Quoted |
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