In addition to the total lunar eclipse occurring on October 27/28, October 27 is also Ramadan's Night of Power, although I see no mention of it in the news.
Another thing to note is that at Khayma.com?wael/3days besides the photos, there are two series of numbers. One lists 13, 14, and 15 (possibly white days as you mention) and the other numbers 27, 28, and 29 coincide with the eclipse nights and include the following Friday. They keep repeating the word Friday in their latest communique in such lines as Does Alhda be next Friday? Does he be next Friday or what? That same Friday they also point out is the middle of Ramadan.
At Jill St. Claire's site under Now,The Jihadis Are Calling Osama The Al Mahdi!!! there's an interesting graphic featuring a pulsating moon that overlooks an idyllic Islamic landscape.
What could be a better "go" signal for moon worshipers than the moon itself?
Thanks to both of you. You offer interesting posts and insight.
nCa, Ashgabat, 23.10.2004 -- In keeping with the established tradition, President Niyazov signed a decree Saturday to amnesty 9000 prisoners on the eve of Gadyr Gejesi (the night of power, the 27th night of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan).
“Let’s release all those who regret their mistakes,” said Niyazov after signing the decree.
It is estimated that at present there are about 15000 prisoners in Turkmenistan.
Niyazov signed a separate decree, allowing the release of all the foreign prisoners in Turkmenistan.
About 150 prisoners from Uzbekistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Armenia and other countries are held in Turkmen prisons for various offences. All of them would benefit from this decree.
The release of prisoners would start on 8 November 2004 and by 10 November all prisoners who qualify for amnesty would be able to go home.
In case of foreign prisoners, their embassies would arrange for their passage back home.
Names of all the prisoners who are due for release would be published in the national newspapers of Turkmenistan.
Every year Turkmenistan releases more than 50% prisoners on Gadyr Gejesi.
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Naming Bin Laden the Al Mahdi during this Ramadan is significant.
If Bin Laden comes out from under a rock and declares Jihad, thats really significant.