Harry Luke

“ Scarcely less popular is that which is celebrated on the first day of the month Shawwal, which follows the fasting month of Ramazan; this is kept with enthusiasm even among tribes which neglect the fast. ”

“ Among the Beduin an animal is slaughtered in every tent whose owners can afford the expense ; poorer families club together to provide one. In the towns and villages the people wear new clothes, and spend part of the day visiting the graves of their relations.
The Christian Easter attracts great numbers of pilgrims to Jerusalem, chiefly for the purpose of witnessing the sacred fire issue from the Holy Sepulchre on Easter Eve ”