How an ancient Islamic holiday became uniquely Caribbean
- Written by Ken Chitwood, Ph.D. Candidate, Religion in the Americas, Global Islam, University of Florida
Hosay procession in St. James.Nicholas Laughlin, CC BY-NC-SA
A throng of Trinidadians line up along the streets of St. James and Cedros to admire the vibrant floats with beautifully bedecked models of mausoleums. Their destination is the waters of the Caribbean, where the crowds will push them out to float.
This is part of the Hosay commemorations,...
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