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Syria: Commemorating Martyrs’ Day

Posted 8 May 2010 16:39 GMT

Traveling towards God (الرحيل إلى الله)[ar] blog writes about a Syrian village's annual tradition of putting flowers on martyrs’ graves on Martyrs’ Day that's commemorated in Syria and Lebanon on May 6 of every year.

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Written byAnas Qtiesh

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  • marlene

    hello, does anyone know what people wear to Martyrs Day celebrations? Is it the same clothing as everyday or special clothing? Thank you.

    12 December 2010, 1:05 am
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