Snow falls on Baghdad for first time in memory | World | ReutersOr not.BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Snow fell on Baghdad on Friday for the first time in memory, and delighted residents declared it an omen of peace.
"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished," he said.
"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace," he said.
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It's a weather oddity all right.
It's not so surprising that they decided it was an omen, it is very surprising, and also very telling, that they decided it was an omen of peace.
I would have thought, given Islam in general's pre-medieval mindset regarding unusual meteorological or astrological events, that any thing this unusual would be played up as a portent of the eminent wrath of Allah about to befall the unbelievers and those who collaborate with them.
Just goes to show you exactly how much progress Iraq has made in the last five years.
otpu
Posted by otpu | January 12, 2008 10:05 AM
Posted on January 12, 2008 10:05