Ramadan Special

Since we are no longer allowed to eat in public, our group of friends has organized a potluck meal every Friday following the church service, which we have lovingly dubbed "The Ramadan Special." Our first meal was this past Friday. We all gathered at one house for a time of food, fellowship, and fun. The house we went to was right near a mosque, and unfortunately, by the time we got there, the Muslim service was in full swing. We turned down one street and came to an immediate halt because the street was blocked by Muslim men kneeling in prayer. The mosque was literally overflowing with people--down the front steps and into the street. We turned around and went another way. By the time we found parking and started walking to the house, the service was over. Now picture this scene: a group of 6 white girls and one Indian man are parading down the street against the flow of Muslim men leaving the mosque. And if that isn't bad enough, we are all carrying plates of dessert right under the noses of the fasting men. (Just to remind you, food is not allowed in public during Ramadan!) Talk about feeling a little awkward and just a little out of place. :) But despite the rough beginning, the event was a smashing success. The meal, comprised of sausage, bread, potato salad, chips, and our illegal desserts, was delicious. Afterwards, we entertained ourselves for hours with a highly competitive and extremely lively game of Pictionary. Here are a few shots of the event.