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Piece Description
Ahmad Safi, a college senior of Afghani origins tells his tale of never being allowed to participate in Halloween. Being a Muslim, his parents felt it was against their religious beliefs. But after talking with his mother, Ahmad discovers that his mom used to do something in Afghanistan that sure sounded a lot like Halloween!
Broadcast History
Aired on weekly news magazine show, KC Currents, on 89.3 FM KCUR-Kansas City on Oct. 30, 2005.
Musical Works
Music: "Ev Got Drunk", Memorandum, by One Ring Zero,Urban Geek Records, 2002.
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Posted on October 08, 2006 at 06:14 PM | Permalink
Review of Why Ahmad Never Got to Celebrate Halloween
Ahmad recalls a story his mother shared from her childhood in Afghanistan that resembles trick or treating during Halloween in America. What Ahmad can't figure out is why he was always forbidden to go out trick or treating with his friends. This humorous piece shows the difference in perception of similar traditions based on one's cultural and religious beliefs. Ahmad's mother sees no religious significance in her dressing up to go hunt for candy while she's convinced it does, still, with Halloween.