Islamic Festivities

Later this week, most people in Niamey (including us!) will be celebrating Tabaski. This is the time when Muslims recognize the sacrifice that Abraham was called to make, but that God stepped in and rather than having Abraham sacrifice his son told Abraham that a ram would be enough. So Muslims all over the world mark this occasion by slaughtering livestock amongst many other ways of celebrating. In Niger, the preferred animal is a ram. Correspondingly, we have had a few rams in our front yard the past few days. They are not ours, but we are keeping them for a neighbor.


Speaking of things Islamic, Chris had the chance to tour the Grand Mosquee here in Niamey. Here are some pics of it.