LETTER XI
Mussulmaun festivals.—Buckrah Eade.—Ishmael believed to have been
offered in sacrifice by Abraham and not Isaac.—Descent of the
Mussulmauns from Abraham.—The Eade-gaarh.—Presentation of
Nuzzas.—Elephants.—Description of the Khillaut (robe of
honour).—Customs on the day of Buckrah Eade.—Nou-Roze (New Year's
Day).—Manner of its celebration.—The Bussund (Spring-colour).—The
Sah-bund.—Observances during this month.—Festival of the New
Moon.—Superstition of the Natives respecting the influence of the
Moon.—Their practices during an eclipse.—Supposed effects of the
Moon on a wound.—Medicinal application of lime in
Hindoostaun.—Observance of Shubh-burraat.