Sura (disambiguation) facts for kids
Sura is a word that can mean many different things! It appears in different languages and cultures around the world. Let's explore some of its meanings:
Food and Culture
Korean Royal Food
In ancient Korea, Sura was a special meal prepared for the king. It was a very fancy and complete meal. It included many different dishes, a warm soup, and a sweet dessert. This meal showed respect for the king and his important position.
Javanese Calendar Month
Sura is also the name of the first month in the Javanese calendar. This calendar is used on the island of Java in Indonesia. The month of Sura is often a time for special traditions and ceremonies.
Arabic Word and Name
The word "Sura" in Arabic means "to ascend" or "to rise up". It is also used as a name, like for a graphic designer named Sura Design.
Surah Fabric
Surah is a type of fabric. It is a soft, twilled material often made from silk or rayon. Sometimes, it's a mix of both. It's known for being smooth and having a nice drape.
Religion
Chapter of the Qur'an
In the religion of Islam, a Sura is a chapter of the Qur'an. The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam. There are 114 Suras in the Qur'an, and each one has a different number of verses.
Places
Ancient City of Sura
There was an ancient city called Sura in Babylonia. Babylonia was a powerful kingdom in Mesopotamia, which is now part of modern-day Iraq. This city was important long ago.
Sura River in Russia
The Sura River is a river located in Russia. It flows through several regions before joining another larger river. Rivers are important for water, travel, and wildlife.
Towns in Russia
There are also two towns in Russia named Sura:
- Sura, Penza Oblast: This is an urban-type settlement in the Penza Oblast region of Russia.
- Sura, Arkhangelsk Oblast: This is a village located in the Arkhangelsk Oblast region of Russia.
Science and Education
Sura Ionospheric Heating Facility
The Sura Ionospheric Heating Facility is a special research center in Russia. Scientists use it to study the ionosphere. The ionosphere is a part of Earth's upper atmosphere that is full of charged particles.
Summer Undergraduate Research Award
SURA can also stand for the Summer Undergraduate Research Award. This is an award given to university students. It helps them do research projects during their summer break.
Southeastern Universities Research Association
SURA also stands for the Southeastern Universities Research Association. This is a group of universities in the southeastern United States. They work together on scientific research and education.
Human Body
Calf Muscle
The word Sura can also refer to the Calf muscle. This is a large muscle at the back of your lower leg, below your knee. It helps you walk, run, and jump!
Historical Figures
Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura
Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura was an important Roman politician. He lived in ancient Rome and was involved in some major events during his time.
