What does Ashura Day mean?

Asura means: the tenth day of the festival.

Aidi Luosai is not only a traditional festival of Xinjiang Uyghur, but also one of the important festivals of Islam, and is considered as one of the biggest festivals of Uyghur. Ashura means ten in Arabic, and the festival date is the tenth day of the Islamic calendar, usually the third day after the Islamic pilgrimage.

Asura Festival is a traditional religious festival of Uighurs, which marks the end of Ramadan and is a day of celebration and gratitude. On this day, people will get up early, clean up and go to the mosque to pray.

After prayers, families will get together to celebrate festivals, eat delicious food and exchange blessings. People wear traditional clothes, play games, dance and perform music. At the same time, various cultural activities, sports competitions and folk performances will be held around the country to add a festive atmosphere to the festival.

Asura Festival is an important cultural heritage of Uighurs, which inherits their religious beliefs and national traditions. This festival is not only a religious celebration, but also an opportunity for people to show their creativity, artistic talent and social skills. Through the Asura Festival, people can feel the unique culture, religious enthusiasm and community cohesion of Uighurs, and at the same time promote national unity and social harmony.

Features of Ashura Festival:

1. Religious ceremony: Ashura is an important festival in Islam, and people will go to the mosque to attend the collective prayer ceremony on the morning of the festival. This ceremony symbolizes the Uighurs' sincere belief in Islam and their reverence for God.

2. Family and friends get together: Asura Festival is a time for family and friends to get together. People put on their clothes, and their families rushed home from afar to enjoy the wonderful time of the festival. Friends and relatives get together, bless each other, communicate and have a happy time.

3. Gourmet Feast: Asura Festival is an important moment to taste traditional Uygur cuisine. Families will prepare sumptuous banquets, such as roast whole sheep, noodles (cakes), Bazaar stew and other traditional dishes, which will bring a gourmet feast to relatives and friends, not only showing the cooking skills of Uighurs, but also a way for relatives and friends to reward each other and share joy.

4. Folk cultural performances: During Ashura Festival, people will perform various folk cultural performances, such as dancing, music playing, horse racing and wrestling. These performances show the artistic talent and unique cultural charm of the Uighurs, and are also an important part of the festival atmosphere.

Festivals: During Ashura Festival, various festivals will be held in various places, such as cultural performances, fairs and entertainment activities. These activities provide people with opportunities to communicate, entertain and relax with others, and at the same time strengthen the cohesion of the community and society.

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