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Memories About Muslim Funeral Rituals During Socialism


Authors:
Sevim Kutrchu

Pages: 263-278

Abstract:

The article presents funeral rites of Muslims in Bulgaria during the period of socialism. The author held fieldwork in the region of Kubrat (Northern Bulgaria). Memories about official communist policies are explored in terms of atheistic assimilatory communist policies.

Keywords:

Islam, funerals, socialism.

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