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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition:
Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska:
An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Tag Archives: Islam
Customs for Mourning in the Muslim Community
How to help an Islamic friend who is grieving
We live in an increasingly multicultural society. At some point, you will probably have a loved one, friend, or co-worker of the Muslim faith who loses a loved one to death. Knowing Muslim mourning customs can help you be more … Continue reading
Friedhof for All: Austria’s Modern Islamic Cemetery
Bernardo Bader Architects integrates traditional Islamic motifs that speak to life and death in their cemetery design
Though Islam may not be one of the most predominant religions in Austria, the presence of the Muslim community holds a special cultural presence in the country. In 2012, a striking Islamischer Friedhof (Islamic cemetery) came to life through the … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Alps, Austria, Bernardo Bader Architects, Burial ground, Cemetery, Death, Islam, Islamic architecture, Islamischer, Islamischer Friedhof, Muslim, Vorarlberg
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Traditional Iranian Memorial
Information and Details Behind a Traditional Islamic Iranian Memorial Service
A comparison is made between traditional vs. contemporary Iranian memorial services and the details of a traditional Iranian memorial service is discussed. Continue reading