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Rasta may refer to: * Rastafari, a person who practices the movement and religion * Rasta (Congo), warlords from the Second Congo War * Rasta (Mandaeism) a white religious garment of the Mandaean religion * Lester "Rasta" Speight, American football player, wrestler, and actor * Rasta (singer) (born 1989 as Stefan Đurić), Serbian recording artist and producer * Rasta Vechta, German basketball team * Stig Rästa (born 1980), Estonian musician See also * Raasta (other) Raasta () may refer to: Film *''Raasta'' (1989 film), 1989 Indian Hindi-language film * ''Raasta'' (2003 film), 2003 Indian Bengali-language film *''Raasta'' (2014 film), 2014 Indian Odia-language film, winner of 6th Tarang Cine Awards * ''Raa ... * Raster (other) {{disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rastafari
Rastafari is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It is classified as both a new religious movement and a social movement by Religious studies, scholars of religion. There is no central authority in control of the movement and much diversity exists among practitioners, who are known as Rastafari, Rastafarians, or Rastas. Rastafari beliefs are based on an interpretation of the Bible. Central to the religion is a monotheistic belief in a single God, referred to as Jah, who Immanence, partially resides within each individual. Rastas accord key importance to Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia between 1930 and 1974, who is regarded variously as the Second Coming of Christ, Second Coming of Jesus, Incarnation, Jah incarnate, or a human prophet. Rastafari is Afrocentrism, Afrocentric and focuses attention on the African diaspora, which it believes is oppressed within Western society, or "Babylon". Many Rastas call for this diaspora's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasta (Congo)
The Rastas () are an armed criminal group active in Eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, believed to have been founded in 2004. Its members are predominantly Rwandan Hutus and former ''génocidaires'' and are believed to have ties to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) militia active in the same region. The Rastas live as fugitives in the Congolese forest and are heavily armed. They have engaged in acts of violent crime, including kidnapping, rape, burning babies and chopping their foes. Group members have adopted Rastafarian-style dreadlocks and wear Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NBA ... jerseys and tracksuits. References Further reading * * * * "Central Africa: DRC: Rwandan Rebels Abuse Congoles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasta (Mandaeism)
A rasta () is a white ceremonial garment that Mandaeans wear during most baptismal rites, religious ceremonies, and during periods of uncleanliness. It signifies the purity of the World of Light. The rasta is worn equally by the laypersons and the priests. If a Mandaean dies in clothes other than a rasta, it is believed that they will not reenter the World of Light, unless the rite "Ahaba ḏ-Mania" ('Giving of Garments') can be performed "for those who have died not wearing the ritual garment." A rasta also has a stitched-on pocket called the ''daša''. Women also wear a robe (''ʿabā'') over the ''rasta'' during masbuta. Traditionally, a new rasta is worn for Dehwa Daimana (''Dihba ḏ-Iamana'' ࡃࡉࡄࡁࡀ ࡖࡉࡀࡌࡀࡍࡀ). Symbolism The rasta is expected to be transmuted after death into a "garment of glory" for the soul (Qulasta prayer 76: "the Perfecter of Souls ... will come out toward you and clothe your soul in a garment of radiance") – this is equivale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lester "Rasta" Speight
Lester Speight (born August 28, 1963), also known as Rasta, is a former American football player who has had subsequent careers as a professional wrestler and then actor. He achieved significant recognition for his portrayal of '' Terry Tate: Office Linebacker'' in a series of Reebok commercials that debuted during Super Bowl XXXVII, and received further recognition for his portrayal of Augustus Cole in the ''Gears of War'' series of video games. Early life, family and education Lester Speight was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Gussie Watson and Walter Speight. He graduated from Old Mill High School in Millersville, Maryland in 1981, where he is in its Hall of Fame for three sports: football, track, and basketball. He attended Morgan State University from 1981 to 1985 and was a Division 1 All-American Linebacker. Professional football and professional wrestling After graduating college in 1985, he attempted to play in the NFL but did not. He tried out for the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasta (singer)
Stefan Đurić ( sr-Cyrl, Стефан Ђурић; born 16 November 1989), better known as Rasta ( sr-Cyrl, Раста), is a Serbian rapper, singer, songwriter and producer from Priština. Recognized as one of the most popular Serbian artists of his generation, Rasta is known for popularizing the Auto-Tune pitch correction effect in the western Balkans and for often promoting marijuana in his songs. He has also written and produced songs for other prominent regional artists, including Boban Rajović, Dara Bubamara, Ana Stanić, Sandra Afrika, Elena Kitić, Breskvica, Nikolija and Teodora Džehverović. Đurić is the founder of the record label Balkaton Gang. In addition to music, Rasta starred as himself in the biographical film ''3211'' (2023). Early life Stefan Đurić was born on 16 November 1989 in Priština, SFR Yugoslavia. His parents, Slađana and Drago Đurić, worked as professors at the University of Belgrade. When the Kosovo War began, he relocated to Srebren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasta Vechta
Sports Club Rasta Vechta is a German basketball club based in Vechta, Lower Saxony. The club plays in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), following their promotion from the ProA in 2022–23. Founded in 1979, the club has spent the majority of its history in the lower-tier German leagues. In 2012, the team was promoted to the second-tier ProA and ever since has been balancing between relegation from the BBL and promotion from ProA. History Foundation The club was founded on 26 June 1979 as the basketball team of the Antonianum Gymnasium, with former students playing in the team. The name of the club, "Rasta", is a tribute to reggae music because Bob Marley's '' Rastaman Vibration'' was playing when the name was decided. Recent years (2012-2016) In the 2012–13 season, Vechta won the German second-tier ProA after beating Gloria Giants Düsseldorf in the finals. This season, they entered their new home arena, the Rasta Dome. After winning the ProA in its first season in the new ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stig Rästa
Raul-Stig Rästa (born 24 February 1980) is an Estonian singer and songwriter who, along with singer Elina Born, represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song " Goodbye to Yesterday". Since 2025, Rästa has been a member of the 15th Riigikogu. Career Between 2002 and 2006 he formed a band Slobodan River with Ithaka Maria and Tomi Rahula. Since 2006 he has played in Traffic and also in Outloudz since 2010. In 2011 he was a contestant in the fifth season of ''Let's Dance''. He was partnered with Karina Vesman and they finished in fourth place. In 2012, Stig played Moritz in the Estonian original production of the musical '' Spring Awakening''. He is also part of electronic music duo Kisma, alongside Vallo Kikas. Eurovision Song Contest Rästa tried several times to represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest. He competed with Slobodan River in Eurolaul 2003 and 2004, then with Traffic in Eurolaul 2008 and Eesti Laul 2009, 2012, 2014, 2020, and he a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raasta (other)
Raasta () may refer to: Film *''Raasta'' (1989 film), 1989 Indian Hindi-language film * ''Raasta'' (2003 film), 2003 Indian Bengali-language film *''Raasta'' (2014 film), 2014 Indian Odia-language film, winner of 6th Tarang Cine Awards * ''Raasta'' (2017 film), Pakistani action-drama film directed by Saqib Siddiqui See also * Rasta (other) *'' Raasta Man'' (2011), sixth studio album by Lucky Ali *Raasta roko Traffic obstruction is a common tactic used during public protests and political demonstrations. Legality Most jurisdictions consider the obstruction of traffic an illegal activity and have developed rules to prosecute those who ''block, obstru ... () form of protest commonly practised in India *'' Naya Raasta'' () 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
