On 13 June 2010 15:06, J. Colaco < jc> <[email protected]> wrote:
> > == > > COMMENT: > > a: Only in the feline "empire" are Somalis Abyssinians. > > b: While Ethiopia (Abyssinia) resisted colonization in the 19th > century, Eritrea was colonised (temporarily) by the Italians in the > early 20th century. > > c: A tribe of Abyssinians who migrated to the east (and / or sold by > Ethiopian/Arab traders to the Portuguese and the Marathas) were known > in colloquial Konkani as 'Habshis' (Abshis in Salcete); alternatively > as Siddis. > > http://www.colaco.net/1/siddhi0.htm > > > jc > RESPONSE: Small World, in today's Mail this is shown:- ..............As he dangles his writhing baby over the open jaws of a hungry-looking crocodile, you would be forgiven for thinking this man had lost his mind. But there is method in his madness, for he is a Sheedi devotee seeking blessings for his five-month-old son. The terrifying event is part of an annual spiritual festival in Karachi, which sees a community of African-descended Pakistanis appease the crocodile – which is regarded as sacred........... Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1286284/Make-snappy-dad-Father-dangles-baby-son-crocodiles-jaws-religious-festival.html#ixzz0qobXY1eV -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
