Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-6-2026 — Ashura

26th June, 2026: Ashura.

OK … when I say “massive amount of drugs” in that opening video?

I’m talking about prescribed medications: including a dose of Mounjaro!

There are times when I really should phrase things differently!

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At any rate?

Today looks like it’s going to be another hot day.

Frankly?

I think I’m going to need a lot of cold water!

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As a last thought … ?

I’ve been binge watching Slow Horses, over the past few days.

And … ?

I’m enjoying it.

And thinking several things.

Including this: that Sophie Okonedo’s character puts me in mind of George Smiley.

Why … ?

I couldn’t tell you: except she plays Ingrid Tearney, the (by now ex) head of MI5 in a very restrained way.

It’s something to watch, I know that!

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Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on three.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        26th June, 2026, is Ashura.   It’s marked by whom: Jews, Muslims or Christians?

Q2)        It’s marked on the 10th Muharram.   In other words, during which month of the relevant calendar: the first, second or third?

Q3)        For one group of the religion’s believers, it marks the birth of whose grandson: Abraham’s, Muhammad’s or Saint Paul’s … ?

Q4)        For another group of the religion’s believers, it marks what: the parting of the Red Sea, fleeing from Mecca or the Crucifixion?

Q5)        Finally … ?   This year’s Ashura is being held on 10th Muharram of which of the religion’s years: 1447, 1448 or 1449?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Which country’s Parliament buildings were stormed on 25th June, 2024: Nigeria’s, Kenya’s or Tanzania’s?

A1)        Kenya’s.

Q2)        The Line Item Veto Act of 1996 was ruled unconstitutional on 25th June, 1998: by the US Supreme Court.   The Act allowed who to veto parts of the Budget: the US Supreme Court, the US President or the US House of Representatives?

A2)        The US President.

Q3)        In what’s thought to be the first piece of photojournalism ever created, 25th June saw barricades photographed.   In which year: 1846, 1848 or 1850?

A3)        1848.

Q4)        In what’s thought to be the first piece of photojournalism ever created, 25th June saw barricades photographed.   The photo was taken, where: France, Germany or Italy?

A4)        France.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Lord Mountbatten was born on 25th June, 1900. He was the last British-born Governor-General of where: Canada, India or Ceylon?

A5)        India.   The last Governor-General was Asian born Chakravarti Rajagopalachari: who held the office until it was abolished in 1950.

Here’s a thought …

“It occurs annually on the tenth of Muharram, the first month of the [relevant] calendar.”

From the Wikipedia entry on Ashura.

And some music …

The next 10 question sets are on 1st July, 4th July, 5th July, 11th, 13th July and 30th: they’re about New Brunswick, Independence Day, Nemesis the Warlock, World Horse Day, “I Don’t Like Mondays” and the Beano.

Your comments, and today’s answers, will be published in tomorrow’s Teaser.

AI is avoided when writing these questions.

Answers are as accurate as possible: at the time of writing.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!   (It was the President and Paris, Mum, rather than the Supreme Court and France.)

†        I certainly try, Debbi.   (Oh, I’ve got the usual list of ten question sets done, Debbi: just so you know!)