The Celebration of Eid in Burma and Reconciliation
In 2012 communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma surfaced. Many people died, and many others became refugees as a result of this communal violence. This is not a new phenomenon in Burma; yet, the relationship between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma has not always been hostile. This ar...
| Published in: | Asia journal of theology |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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ATESEA
[2016]
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Asia journal of theology
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| RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion AX Inter-religious relations BG World religions KBM Asia |
| Further subjects: | B
Muslims
B Christians B Religious adherents B Buddhists B Oath B Violence B Reconciliation B Burma B Refugees B Sacrifice |
| Summary: | In 2012 communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma surfaced. Many people died, and many others became refugees as a result of this communal violence. This is not a new phenomenon in Burma; yet, the relationship between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma has not always been hostile. This article argues that their broken friendship must be restored. There are many things that people can do to restore the friendship between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma. The festival of Eid al-Adha can bring reconciliation. The nature of the festival of Eid al-Adha provides the reasons why this festival can restore the friendship between the two groups. Christians in Burma also have a role to play in restoration as they act as brokers of peace for Buddhists and Muslims. |
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| ISSN: | 2815-1828 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Asia journal of theology
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