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Good Friday Purim, a Jewish festival celebrating the biblical book of Esther Narouz, the Persian New Year, which is observed with Islamic elaboration in Iran and all the "stan" countries, as well as by Zoroastrians and Baha'is. Eid Milad an Nabi, the Birth of the Prophet, which is celebrated by some but not all Sunni Muslims and, though officially beginning on Thursday, is often marked on Friday. Small Holi, Hindu, an Indian festival of bonfires, to be followed on Saturday by Holi, a kind of Mardi Gras. Magha Puja, a celebration of the Buddha's first group of followers...
...Staff writer Esther I. Yi can be reached at estheryi@fas.harvard.edu...
Venture capitalist Esther Dyson ’71, who is also a member of the PGP-10, cited the project as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of gene-sequencing...
...from other lactose intolerant students who have been reduced to a cereal-based diet. Henderson said the letter bodes well: “They’re willing to make compromises. It shows that they’re listening to students.” —Staff Writer Esther I. Yi can be reached at estheryi@fas.harvard.edu...
...call the police as soon as possible. “Try to find where the person is, but don’t approach them,” Pasquarello said. “Just try to let the police get them first.” —Staff Writer Esther I. Yi can be reached at estheryi@fas.harvard.edu...