Both are within the Indo-European family. Dialect refers to regional variations in standard languages, or a form of a language spoken in a certain area. A standard language , by comparison, is a particular dialect that is recognized for official government business, and used by educated people in mass communications. Religion defines a community s values, its relationships with other groups, and it provides answers to the big questions of existence. It reflects a group s approach to life.
Religion also makes an imprint on the land, in terms of land use, and the landscape.
Just like language, religion has a point of origin, a pattern of diffusion, and a current geographic distribution. Universalizing religions attempt to appeal to all people, not just those of one cultural background or location. Islam In contrast to an ethnic religion, which is usually focused on a particular cultural group, and more likely to be based on the physical characteristics of a particular place. E.g. Hinduism, Judaism. Use a lunar calendar which is adjusted to solar.