Egyptian Customs And Festivals by Samia Abdennour

Author:Samia Abdennour [Abdennour, Samia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Social Science, Anthropology, General, Religion, Holidays, Customs & Traditions
ISBN: 9781617976247
Google: bggnDAAAQBAJ
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007-04-01T05:33:17+00:00

Muslims and Copts

After the arba‘in it is considered appropriate for certain members of the family (cousins, aunts, and so on) to discard the black mourning dress.

The sanawiya (first anniversary) is the final religious rite to be observed by both Muslims and Copts. Muslims will retain a fiqi at home to recite verses from the Quran, while Copts will attend mass in memory of the deceased. Friends and family call at home or telephone saying, Ti‘ish wi tiftikir (‘May you live and remember’).

To respect the traditions of the mourners, it is expected that people who come at any point to offer their condolences should:

• Wear black or a dark outfit.

• Talk in whispers, or keep silent.

• Never leave while the sheikh is reciting the Quran or the priest is giving his sermon.

If desired, a wreath can be sent to a Coptic funeral—it is an appreciated gesture—but not to a Muslim funeral.

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