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Unit 2
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DECEMBER 31ST - SOLIDARITY DAY OF THE WORLD AZERBAIJANIS!
The Day of Solidarity means the progress and national unity of the Azerbaijani people all over the world. All Azerbaijanis of the world celebrate this holiday every year.
RAMADAN (EID AL-FITR)
Ramadan is one of the Islamic holidays in the world. Muslims fast from early morning till evening. They don’t eat or drink during the daylight hours.They break their fast after sunset. People spend hours praying in the mosques, visit old people and help poor families. Ramadan lasts a month.
SACRIFICE HOLIDAY (EID AL-ADHA)
The Muslim world’s second religious holiday is Eid-Al- Adha (Sacrifice). The day begins with morning prayers. The celebrations continue with visits to friends and family give gifts to each other. People sacrifice an animal and share meat with the poor. This holiday lasts 3 days.
NOVRUZ HOLIDAY
All our nation all over the world celebrate this holiday in spring. People like it very much. We do house cleaning, plant trees, make new dresses, dye eggs, bake national pastries, such as pakhlava, shekerbura and goghal.
POMEGRANATE FESTIVAL
It is a new local festival. People of Goychay region in Azerbaijan celebrate this festival on the 4th of November. This region is famous for its best pomegranates in the country. It is a very interesting festival. They make different tasty things from pomegranates.
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Answer the questions and discuss.
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Say which is ...
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1. a religious holiday 3. a national holiday |
2. a main holiday 4. a local festival |