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ARABIC DEATH CUSTOM

WHEN AN ARABIC PERSON DIES, THREE MONTHS AFTER THEIR DEATH
THERE IS A CHURCH CEREMONY HELD. AFTER THE CEREMONY
THE PEOPLE GO TO THE DEAD PERSON'S HOUSE AND EAT A
CERTAIN DISH WITH BREAD, RICE AND MEAT.

Submitter comment: BACK IN THE OLD COUNTRY THIS IS OFTEN PRACTICED.

Where learned: UNCLE

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: 00-00-1985 ; 11-00-1987

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