Sunday, September 24, 2006

First day of Ramadan

"The holy month of Ramadan" started today.

So far so good...a little bit of a mess this morning for breakfast as things were getting sorted out.
Unfortunately an unusually hot day for this time of year made the first day a little harder for everybody, but tomorrow and the day after will likely be the hardest.


Also unusual is the sweet smell of stews and pastries floating over the entire location tonight ... a very festive smell.

I am going around wishing everybody a happy Ramadan and they smile. I know that one does not traditionally wish a happy Ramadan (though now you can get the cards, and the e-cards too), but it is the spirit that counts..they know what I mean.