(October 17, 2013 at 6:13 pm)Kayenneh Wrote: What do you do with the goat Mehmet? Did you guys eat it afterwards?
Well, usually we give a portion of the goat away to those in need. A portion goes to neighbors and friends, but since we as friends have bought he goat together, that won't matter, and the rest, you eat it yourself.
Quote:Are you a Muslim, then? If not, then I'm not sure how the slaughtering is a religious thing to you.Well, its practice during this time of the year was commanded by the religion. No?
And well, people don't understand unless you actually convert to another religion here, you're muslim if you want to or not. Its a cultural thing. My personal convictions are another matter.
Üze Tengri basmasar, asra Yir telinmeser, Türük bodun ilingin törüngin kim artatı udaçı erti?