Socio-Cultural And Religious Perceptions And Superstitions About Lunar Eclipse Among The Individuals In Shikarpur Village, Southern Punjab

The lunar eclipse is a natural phenomenon, but in different societies there are different perceptions prevalent regarding lunar eclipse among the people. To understand the social, cultural, medical science and religious implication of lunar eclipse and its consequence on children, women, and men, th...

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Published in:Webology 2022-01, Vol.19 (1), p.7316-7329
Main Authors: Rasheed, Abdul, Hussain, Majid Hussain Alias Ghalib, Iqbal, Javed, Hasan, Sumera Tul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Data collection
Lunar eclipses
Medical anthropology
Muslims
Perceptions
Religion
Society
Solar eclipses
Stereotypes
Sun
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Summary:The lunar eclipse is a natural phenomenon, but in different societies there are different perceptions prevalent regarding lunar eclipse among the people. To understand the social, cultural, medical science and religious implication of lunar eclipse and its consequence on children, women, and men, this study was undertaken to analyze the existing perceptions, believes, superstitions and indigenous healing practices of society about lunar eclipse in Shikarpur village. The study used purposive sampling, key informant, in-depth interviews and focus group discussion tools to collect the information from society, effected cases of lunar eclipse and medical doctors. In results, it was found that people perceptions about lunar eclipse are influenced by religious superstitions and they attribute its occurrence to the anger of God due to human sins and immorality. The socio-economic condition of the affected cases was also confusing. Such persons were not given proper rights and care as compared to a normal child. Poverty, illiteracy, and the larger family size were the main hurdles in their rehabilitation and quick recovery. And all unfortunate things were attributed to Gods will and eclipse, instead of adopting any scientific attitude.
ISSN:1735-188X