1. Devon Johnson

2. Essential Questions
 How do different cultures use rites of passage?
 How are rites of passage affected by immigration?
Religions examined: Islam, Shinto

3. Shinto Rites of Passage
 Hatsumiya (Birth):
 Parents bring infant to a shrine where they pray for the
child’s good health.
 Shichi-go-san (seven-five-three):
 Observed November 15th for boys age 5 and girls ages 3
and 7.
 Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day):
 National holiday observed on second Monday of January
 Recognizes the coming of age upon reaching 20 years

4. Islam Rites of Passage
 Birth of a child:
 Call to Prayer
 naming ceremony
 Men attending public prayers
 Women beginning to help with the home and family
 Marriage:
 Readings from Quran
 Death:
 Prayers read to the dying person
 Burial with blessings and readings

5. Similarities and Differences
 Similarities
 Sacred practices upon an infant being born, and for
marriage.
 Differences
 Religions are based in different parts of the world
 Islam is relatively new, originating in 610 in Saudi Arabia,
Shinto originated in Japan around 5000 BCE
 Islam follows the concept of monotheism, while Shinto
has many deities
 Death in Islam is a rite of passage, while is Shinto it is not

6. Effects of Immigration
 Islam
 Immigration from one country to another can happen
due to a push or pull factor.
 It is an obligation to remain a good Muslim even if not in
a Muslim country- not committing Haram (sin), and
staying true to the faith
 Shinto
 Shinto followers are affected when immigrating to
America in the past.
 Shinto rites of passage are usually conducted in
Buddhist temples.

7. Sources
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 Beth Davies-Stofka (2008-2013). Rites and Ceremonies. Available at:
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-
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 (2005-2006). Minzoku Shinto (Folk Shinto). Available at:
http://jinja.jp/english/s-3b.html. [Last Accessed February 6th 2013].
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February 6th 2013].
 Islam vs Shinto. Available at:
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Islam_vs_Shinto. [Last Accessed
February 6th 2013].