Why can't Uighurs eat pork?

Uighurs don't eat pork because of many factors such as history, religion and culture.

Uighurs are an ancient nation in Central Asia, and its history can be traced back to 3000 BC. Historically, Uighurs used to be nomadic people, with animal husbandry as the main mode of production. Because they live far away from the origin of pork, pork is not their main food source. In addition, Uighurs don't eat pork, because they live in the plateau and the weather is cold, so pork is not easy to preserve.

Islam is the main belief of Uighurs, which was introduced to Central Asia in the 7th century. In Islam, pigs are considered unclean and inedible. According to Islamic teachings, all animals should be slaughtered and certain slaughter ceremonies should be observed, but pork does not meet this requirement. In addition, pork is a kind of food that is easy to rot and spread diseases, so it is considered as unhealthy food in Islam.

Uygur etiquette:

Lu Yu, a Uighur elder or friend, should put his right hand on his chest when meeting, men should shake hands when meeting, and women should hug each other, stick their right faces, greet with "salamu", and finally put their hands on their knees and bow down to say goodbye. Younger generations should salute their elders first, and now they often shake hands as greetings.

Uighurs generally think that crowded guests are enviable. Usually, if guests arrive at the same time, men, women and children have to enter the door and sit on the kang. The most distinguished and oldest guests should sit on the mattress specially laid by the owner in the middle of the kang. Before and after meals, the host will wash his hands for the guests with a washbasin, usually three times, and the guests are not allowed to throw water around.

The host first poured a bowl of tea for everyone, and presented it with both hands, and then spread out a tablecloth in front of the guests, placing all kinds of snacks, melons and fruits and delicious food. If possible, he will slaughter sheep to entertain guests and let them enjoy themselves. Sometimes the master will play Doutard, Rewafu and other national musical instruments for entertainment. At the end of the meal, under the leadership of the elderly, read the "Duwa" prayer.

If it's getting late, the host always wants to stay warmly and bring out the best bedding for the guests. When guests leave, the host always sends them out of the gate and watches them go away.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Uyghur.