Mawlid

[KichigaiNeko]

Besides, fasting is not good for your health...

I disagree because if we fast in a certain manner (as we do in Ramadan), it does have a positive effect on our bodies. The fast gives you a longer period of rest for your digestive system as well as the liver, kidneys, and the renal system. So, this makes them work more efficiently and it helps to detoxify our bodies. Fasting also strengthens the immune system. These are scientifically proven.

Anyway mawlid is actually a turkish custom. I don't think other muslim countries celebrating that..

I don't think it's a Turkish custom only. I've seen videos of Mawlid in Spain, France, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Egypt, Russia, and several other countries.

*kandil: in Turkey five holy nights (I don't know what they're called in english)

I don't know too much about Kandil aside from the fact that it literally means "candle" in English. Maybe it's only a Turkish holiday. However, I do know what's a "kandil simiti." These are breads which are shaped like a bagel and have sesame seeds and other sweet ingredients on top of them. People in Turkey eat them during the Kandil (five holy nights).

Positive rave party!!

So all this 'fasting' doesn't really have any benefits at all then other than this notion that you are giving your body a rest...which by the by I think was stolen from a Hindu practice.

I think I posted a linky to kandill ...here are some others (in English)
http://www.mymerhaba.com/Kandil-in-Turkey-122.html

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/Relig...ivals.html