M.Dancer Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 They wanted to start a new calendar to mark the beginning of their new religion, and they wanted to make it purely and continuously lunar to differentiate it from the solar and lunisolar calendars that already existed. They chose to start their new calendar on July 16, 622 A.D. — or, technically, since Islamic days begin at sunset, at sunset on the date the Gregorian calendar calls July 15 — because that was the first day of the lunar year in which the key Islamic event called the Hegira took place. The Hegira was Mohammed’s emigration from Mecca to Medina to assert his new religion. Between July 15-16, 622 A.D. and April 5-6, 2000 A.D., the Islamic calendar worked its way through 1420 consecutive lunar years, with a few mathematical adjustments along the way. Yes today is the anniversary of the Islamic calendar. Woot Woot....... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
AndrewL Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 They wanted to start a new calendar to mark the beginning of their new religion, and they wanted to make it purely and continuously lunar to differentiate it from the solar and lunisolar calendars that already existed. They chose to start their new calendar on July 16, 622 A.D. — or, technically, since Islamic days begin at sunset, at sunset on the date the Gregorian calendar calls July 15 — because that was the first day of the lunar year in which the key Islamic event called the Hegira took place. The Hegira was Mohammed’s emigration from Mecca to Medina to assert his new religion. Between July 15-16, 622 A.D. and April 5-6, 2000 A.D., the Islamic calendar worked its way through 1420 consecutive lunar years, with a few mathematical adjustments along the way. Yes today is the anniversary of the Islamic calendar. Woot Woot....... Are you suggesting that the bombs in Kirkuk are connected to this 'anniversary'? Andrew Quote
M.Dancer Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 They wanted to start a new calendar to mark the beginning of their new religion, and they wanted to make it purely and continuously lunar to differentiate it from the solar and lunisolar calendars that already existed. They chose to start their new calendar on July 16, 622 A.D. — or, technically, since Islamic days begin at sunset, at sunset on the date the Gregorian calendar calls July 15 — because that was the first day of the lunar year in which the key Islamic event called the Hegira took place. The Hegira was Mohammed’s emigration from Mecca to Medina to assert his new religion. Between July 15-16, 622 A.D. and April 5-6, 2000 A.D., the Islamic calendar worked its way through 1420 consecutive lunar years, with a few mathematical adjustments along the way. Yes today is the anniversary of the Islamic calendar. Woot Woot....... Are you suggesting that the bombs in Kirkuk are connected to this 'anniversary'? Andrew What would lead you to think that I am making a connection with anything other that what I have written? Did you see either bombs or kirkut in my post? Why not assume this is in connection with Harper's visit to colombia, afterall, I didn't mention that either....... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
AndrewL Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) They wanted to start a new calendar to mark the beginning of their new religion, and they wanted to make it purely and continuously lunar to differentiate it from the solar and lunisolar calendars that already existed. They chose to start their new calendar on July 16, 622 A.D. — or, technically, since Islamic days begin at sunset, at sunset on the date the Gregorian calendar calls July 15 — because that was the first day of the lunar year in which the key Islamic event called the Hegira took place. The Hegira was Mohammed’s emigration from Mecca to Medina to assert his new religion. Between July 15-16, 622 A.D. and April 5-6, 2000 A.D., the Islamic calendar worked its way through 1420 consecutive lunar years, with a few mathematical adjustments along the way. Yes today is the anniversary of the Islamic calendar. Woot Woot....... Are you suggesting that the bombs in Kirkuk are connected to this 'anniversary'? Andrew What would lead you to think that I am making a connection with anything other that what I have written? Did you see either bombs or kirkut in my post? Why not assume this is in connection with Harper's visit to colombia, afterall, I didn't mention that either....... Are you unfamiliar with the use of a question mark? I knew you were somewhat dim, but really..... Perhaps your post was entirely meaningless? (see the question mark). Andrew Edited July 16, 2007 by AndrewL Quote
M.Dancer Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 Are you familiar with the term non sequitur? Now feel free to be irrelevant somewhere else....... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
AndrewL Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 Are you familiar with the term non sequitur?Now feel free to be irrelevant somewhere else....... But Since your thread topic is entirely irrelevant, what better place to be irrelevant than in this thread. Are you familiar with the term 'gadfly'? Andrew Quote
M.Dancer Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) Are you familiar with the term non sequitur? Now feel free to be irrelevant somewhere else....... But Since your thread topic is entirely irrelevant, what better place to be irrelevant than in this thread. Are you familiar with the term 'gadfly'? Andrew If you are looking for a new title for yourself, start with the halfs..... Edited July 16, 2007 by M.Dancer Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
AndrewL Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 Are you familiar with the term non sequitur? Now feel free to be irrelevant somewhere else....... But Since your thread topic is entirely irrelevant, what better place to be irrelevant than in this thread. Are you familiar with the term 'gadfly'? Andrew If you are looking for a new title for yourself, start with the halfs..... Good one, 'i know you are but what am i"...... thx for coming out gadfly. Andrew Quote
M.Dancer Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 Are you familiar with the term non sequitur? Now feel free to be irrelevant somewhere else....... But Since your thread topic is entirely irrelevant, what better place to be irrelevant than in this thread. Are you familiar with the term 'gadfly'? Andrew If you are looking for a new title for yourself, start with the halfs..... Good one, 'i know you are but what am i"...... thx for coming out gadfly. Andrew Oh, so you were calling me the gadfly? I don't know why you would choose to compliment me when I plainly can't abide you, but whatever...... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
AndrewL Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 Are you familiar with the term non sequitur? Now feel free to be irrelevant somewhere else....... But Since your thread topic is entirely irrelevant, what better place to be irrelevant than in this thread. Are you familiar with the term 'gadfly'? Andrew If you are looking for a new title for yourself, start with the halfs..... Good one, 'i know you are but what am i"...... thx for coming out gadfly. Andrew Oh, so you were calling me the gadfly? I don't know why you would choose to compliment me when I plainly can't abide you, but whatever...... Oh, so it is your intention to be a mean spirited person? Gotcha. fuckin' weirdo. Andrew Quote
M.Dancer Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 Are you better at reading what isn't written that what is? In other words, wtf are you babbling about? Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Charles Anthony Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 Stop the nitter-nattering. Use the Personal Messenger for personal communications -- if necessary. Better yet, use your own email service provider. This thread is also an abomination of the QUOTATION function as well. Quote We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >>
White Doors Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 What? No more nitter nattering? But I like nitter nattering! Charles, you fascist! libertarian my ass! Quote Those Dern Rednecks done outfoxed the left wing again.~blueblood~
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