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Today's show is dedicated to the International Nasruddin Hodja Festival, celebrated each year from July 5th to July 10th in His hometown. Nasruddin Hodja is cherished as a beloved Sufi, philosopher, and folk hero, known for His wit, wisdom, and timeless humorous tales. Stories 30 to 38 31. THE SUN OR THE MOON? “There was an argument going on at the coffeehouse, as usual. This time, Nasruddin and His friends were arguing about the Sun and the Moon. ‘Which do you think is more valuable,’ Nasruddin asked, ‘the Sun, or the Moon?’ ‘What a stupid question, Nasruddin!’ they all shouted at Him. ‘The Sun is more valuable by far!’ Nasruddin shook His head. ‘I disagree.’ ‘Are you saying the Moon is more valuable than the Sun? How can that be?’ they asked. ‘Isn’t it obvious?’ Nasruddin replied. ‘The Moon is more valuable because we need the light more at night when it’s dark.’”34. NASRUDDIN AND THE FISH “Nasruddin and His friends were sitting in the coffeehouse, getting into arguments as usual. ‘Fish are truly remarkable animals,’ Nasruddin opined. ‘Nobody really respects fish, but they deserve our respect. Talented, intelligent, well-behaved. In fact, there’s nothing a person can do that a fish can’t do better!’ ‘That’s ridiculous!’ protested one of Nasruddin’s friends. ‘Fish can’t talk better than people do. Fish can’t even talk at all. I’ve seen hundreds of fish, thousands of fish, but not a single talking fish, and that’s because fish can’t talk.’ ‘And when you are under the water,’ Nasruddin replied, ‘you can’t talk either!’”38. NASRUDDIN AND THE EAGLE “Nasruddin was chopping wood one day, working up quite a sweat. Finally He got so hot that He took off His turban and hung it carefully on a tree branch. Then, without warning, an enormous eagle came swooping down from the sky and snatched Nasruddin’s turban. ‘Hey, that bird took my turban!’ Nasruddin shouted as the eagle soared away up into the sky. Then He sighed. ‘Well, I wish he hadn’t taken my turban, but I suppose it’s all for the best. If I hadn’t taken off my turban just in time, the eagle would have carried me away too!’”
