The Sulu Archipelago and its people, by Sixto Y. Orosa ...

THrE SULU CALENDAR

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A parade during a celebration in Joo.

Mohammedan patients that the Prophet makes exemption of those who have some ailment, no matter
how slight. Indigestion is more frequently noted during the Puasa than at other times.
The Mohanmnedan prays five times a day, except on
Friday, when he prays six times. During the Puasa he
prays at night also, preferably in the mosque, fron
about nine till half-past ten o'clock. This is in addition
to the regular prayers. As a part of the ceremony he has
to stoop and kiss the floor twenty-three timnes. During
Puasa he stoops and kisses the floor forty times or more
during the twenty-four hours. It is no wonder that
many afterwards complain of backache.
On the day after the termination of the Puasa, the
ialilaya JPuasa, one of the greatest of Mohammedan
feasts, is held. The Halilaya is celebrated with a grand
ceremony in the mosque at about eight o'clock in
the morning. Latterly, it has been the custom for the