A MINUTE SILENCE FOR THE DEAD: Why Do We Observe It

Most times at social and religious gatherings,we observe a few seconds of blank actions in respect of the dead,without knowing the facts behind it. Join us look into this. According to WIKIPEDIA : : "A moment of silence is a period of silent contemplation, prayer, reflection, or meditation. Similar to flying a flag at half-mast, a moment of silence is often a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have died recently or as part of a tragic historical event" We see it as more easily accepted and used than a spoken prayer or observance when persons of different religious and cultural backgrounds participate together. On Timing,one minute is a common length of time for the commemoration, though other periods of time may be chosen, normally connected in some way with the event being commemorated (there might be a minute given for every death commemorated, for example). During the moment of silence, participants may typically bow their heads, remove hats, and refrain from speaking or moving places for the duration. A person officiating or presiding over the gathering will be responsible for the declaring and timing of the period of silence. A moment of silence may be accompanied by other acts of symbolic significance, such as the tolling of bells, the release of doves or balloons, or a performance of the Last Post. Now i hope you're informed,so stand up and observe a minute silence for the death of your haters.

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